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====== Macro Triggers ====== | ====== Macro Triggers ====== | ||
- | A Macro is executed when any of its Macro~~Triggers is activated. There are several triggers to choose from, the most common being a Hot~~Key, that is a Macro is executed in response to a keystroke, usually in conjunction with one or more modifier keys. You can also trigger a macro by typing a string. Or you can display a Macro~~Group as a floating palette, or execute macros remotely via the built-in web server. | + | A Macro is executed when any of its Macro~~Triggers is activated. There are several triggers to choose from, the most common being a Hot~~Key, that is a Macro is executed in response to a keystroke, usually in conjunction with one or more modifier keys. You can also trigger a macro by typing a string. Or you can display a Macro~~Group as a floating palette, or execute macros remotely. |
Hold the option key down while adding a new trigger to get help on that trigger. | Hold the option key down while adding a new trigger to get help on that trigger. | ||
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The [[/trigger/Status_Menu|Status Menu trigger]] lets you add your macro to the Keyboard Maestro status menu so you can trigger it by selecting the macro name from the status menu. | The [[/trigger/Status_Menu|Status Menu trigger]] lets you add your macro to the Keyboard Maestro status menu so you can trigger it by selecting the macro name from the status menu. | ||
- | You can learn more about the available triggers on the [[/Triggers|wiki Triggers page]]. | + | There are many more triggers, and you can learn more about them on the [[/Triggers|wiki Triggers page]]. |