The
Fantasy Ranker is a customized spreadsheet that requires Microsoft
Excel 1997 or later and access to commonly-used macro functions
utilized in many Excel programs. Macros
are very simple computer programs that allow the user to execute a
series of tasks with the click of a button. The Fantasy Ranker
uses customized macros to help you sort your rankings by automating
the selection of data and the use of the “Sort” function in Excel. If you want
to use these macros, you will have to change the security settings on your version of Excel. By default, the macro security level is set to “High”, meaning only signed macros from trusted sources are allowed to run. The security settings for your Excel program are there to prevent the accidental running of malicious software in Excel. With a security level of “Medium” or
"allowing only signed macros to run," your computer retains its safety and gives you control over what you macros you allow to run. The macros used in the Fantasy Ranker have been signed and authenticated by
Ranker Sports LLC. However, you will not be able to add Ranker
Sports LLC as a trusted source and
changing the security settings will allow you to manually accept
these macros when prompted after opening the Fantasy Ranker.
If you choose not to
change the macro settings, you can still use the Fantasy Ranker, but
will have to sort your rankings manually. For instructions on how to change the Security settings in your version of Excel, refer to the
Instruction Sheet associated with your version of the Fantasy Ranker or our
F.A.Q.
section.
