Recording and Executing Query Window Macros
To simplify repetitive tasks you can record macros containing multiple keystrokes, then play back these macros at any time in the Query Window.
1 Press Ctrl+M or click on the Query Window toolbar. For more information, see “Displaying the Query Window Toolbar” on page 64.
The toolbar button changes to the Stop Recording icon and a ‘Recording...’ message is displayed on the Status bar.
2 Enter the desired keystrokes, including text and shortcuts.
3 When finished, press Ctrl+M again, or click on the toolbar to halt recording.
The Get Macro Name window appears.
4 Enter the name you want to use for this macro and press OK.
1 Click to display the Keyboard Macros dialog.
2 Select the macro to play from the list of available macros.
3 (Optional) Enter the number of times you wish the macro to be played.
Note: The default is 1.
4 Click Play or press Enter.
or press Ctrl+E.
1 Click or press Ctrl+E to display the Keyboard Macros dialog.
2 Select the macro(s) you wish to delete from the list of available macros.
3 Click Delete