Macros and Recording

Record a Macro

Start Recording (Ctrl+Shift+R), perform the keystrokes once, then Stop Recording. Play Single (Ctrl+Shift+P) runs it once, Play Repeatedly (Ctrl+Shift+J) loops it.

Build a Real Macro

For a task like "add a semicolon to every line": record once, then:

1. Go to the first line.
2. Press End then ; .
3. Stop recording.
4. Menu Macro > Run a Macro Multiple Times, choose until the end of file.

Save Your Macros

Macro > Save Current Recording stores it with a name and shortcut, turning daily procedures into one-click actions.

Macro Limits

Macros are keyboard scripts, not programs: they cannot branch on content. For conditional logic, switch to a PowerShell or Python script instead.

Key Points

• Record keystrokes once, replay many times.
• Run in a loop until file end for line-wise edits.
• Saved macros get their own shortcuts.
• Use scripts for conditional automation.