.VSSM File Extension

Visio Macro-Enabled Stencil File

General Information

Title VSSM File Extension
Extension .vssm
Full Form Visio Macro-Enabled Stencil File
File Type Stencil File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-visio.stencil.macroEnabled.main+xml

File Function

Primary Function Store stencils
Additional Functions Include macros
Features Reusable shapes, Macro support

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Flowcharts Yes
Org Charts Yes
Network Diagrams Yes
Floor Plans Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Disable macros, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007 with Visio 2007
Latest Version Visio in Microsoft 365

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vsdx, .vsdm, .vstx, .vstm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visio Paid Windows