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peternlewis [Macros]
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 ==== Triggers ==== ==== Triggers ====
  
-A [[Macro Triggers|Trigger]] defines when a macro will be executed. There are a variety of Triggers available, the most common is the Hot~~Key trigger which executes the macro when a specified Hot~~Key is pressed. Similarly, you can use a Typed~~String trigger to execute a macro when you type some text (for example =addr=). Other common triggers are the Macro~~Palette which lets you trigger a macro by clicking on a context (front application) sensitive floating palette of macros and the Status Menu trigger which displays the macro in the Status Menu.+A [[Macro Triggers|Trigger]] defines when a macro will be executed. There are a variety of Triggers available, the most common is the Hot~~Key trigger which executes the macro when a specified Hot~~Key is pressed. Similarly, you can use a Typed~~String trigger to execute a macro when you type some text (for example =addr=). Other common triggers are the Macro~~Palette which lets you trigger a macro by clicking on a context (front application ​or window) sensitive floating palette of macros and the Status Menu trigger which displays the macro in the Status Menu.
  
 You can also trigger a macro when you login or when your Mac sleeps or wakes, at a specific time or on a specific day, when an application launches, activates or quits, by executing a script, or remotely using a web browser or iPhone. And you can trigger a macro when something changes, like a volume being mounted or unmounted, your wireless network connection changing, or a USB device being connected or disconnected. You can also trigger a macro when you login or when your Mac sleeps or wakes, at a specific time or on a specific day, when an application launches, activates or quits, by executing a script, or remotely using a web browser or iPhone. And you can trigger a macro when something changes, like a volume being mounted or unmounted, your wireless network connection changing, or a USB device being connected or disconnected.
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