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====== Text and Numeric Fields ====== | ====== Text and Numeric Fields ====== | ||
- | Keyboard Maestro has two very distinct types of fields: text fields and numeric fields. Most text fields are allow entry of [[manual:Tokens|tokens]]. Most numeric fields allow entry of [[Functions|Functions]]. | + | Keyboard Maestro has two very distinct types of fields: __text fields__ and __numeric fields__. |
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+ | - Most text fields allow the use of [[manual:Tokens|tokens]]. | ||
+ | - Most numeric fields allow the use of [[Functions|Functions]]. | ||
===== Text Fields ===== | ===== Text Fields ===== | ||
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In most text fields, you can select the Gear BUTTON{{{⚙}}} popup menu to set processing options. | In most text fields, you can select the Gear BUTTON{{{⚙}}} popup menu to set processing options. | ||
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+ | While editing a text field, a small BUTTON{{{T}}} indicator can be seen in the top right corner of the field. | ||
**For details, see the [[manual:Tokens|Main Tokens page]].** | **For details, see the [[manual:Tokens|Main Tokens page]].** | ||
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You can insert functions into numeric fields using the *Edit ➤ Insert Function* menu. If you hold the option key down while selecting a function, you will get help on that function (from this wiki). | You can insert functions into numeric fields using the *Edit ➤ Insert Function* menu. If you hold the option key down while selecting a function, you will get help on that function (from this wiki). | ||
+ | While editing a text field, a small BUTTON{{{C}}} indicator can be seen in the top right corner of the field. | ||
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+ | ===== Variable Fields ===== | ||
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+ | Variable fields are similar to text fields, except they expect the name of a variable. | ||
+ | While editing a text field, a small BUTTON{{{V}}} indicator can be seen in the top right corner of the field. | ||
===== Script Fields ===== | ===== Script Fields ===== |