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| There are also *By Name* versions to quickly insert actions, functions, tokens or variables by name. | There are also *By Name* versions to quickly insert actions, functions, tokens or variables by name. | ||
| - | ===== Use the Action Notes ===== | + | ===== Use the Insert Action by Name ===== |
| - | You can leave yourself notes about an action or what you were doing by clicking the gear icon at top right of the action to choose Set Note… and then add a note to the action. | + | Once you are confident using Keyboard Maestro, consider using the Insert Action by Name instead of the Action Selector. When you know the generally available actions, this is usually more efficient. |
| ===== Pay Attention to the Gear Icon ===== | ===== Pay Attention to the Gear Icon ===== | ||
| - | The gear icon in the top right of the menu shows you a variety of different things depending on exactly how it looks. | + | The gear BUTTON{{{⚙}}} menu in the top right of the menu shows you a variety of different things depending on exactly how it looks. |
| If the action has a timeout, then a clock face will appear in the middle of the gear. If the timeout has been left as the default, the time will be three o'clock, otherwise the time will be an impossible 4.5 o'clock. | If the action has a timeout, then a clock face will appear in the middle of the gear. If the timeout has been left as the default, the time will be three o'clock, otherwise the time will be an impossible 4.5 o'clock. | ||
| - | If the action has extra configuration options, the gear menu will have a blue center. | + | If the action has extra configuration options, or a custom note, the gear menu will have a blue center. |
| The gear menu itself also shows you whether the item has notes, and whether it will abort or notify you if the action fails. | The gear menu itself also shows you whether the item has notes, and whether it will abort or notify you if the action fails. | ||
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| ===== Use the Number Pad ===== | ===== Use the Number Pad ===== | ||
| - | Remember that the number pad is available (and distinct from the numbers on the main keyboard). | + | Remember that the number pad is available (and distinct from the numbers on the main keyboard) to use as hot keys. |
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