Using Text Editing Macros

When you have a file open in the code editor, you can record a keyboard sequence as a macro. You can then play the macro to repeat the sequence. You can save the latest macro and assign a keyboard shortcut for running it or run it from the locator.

To record a text editing macro, select Tools > Macros > Record Macro or press Alt+(. To stop recording, select Tools > Macros > Stop Recording Macro or press Alt+).

To play the last macro, select Tools > Macros > Play Last Macro or press Alt+R.

To save the last macro, select Tools > Macros > Save Last Macro.

To assign a keyboard shortcut to a text editing macro, select Tools > Options... > Environment > Keyboard. For more information, see Configuring Keyboard Shortcuts.

You can also use the rm locator filter to run a macro. For more information, see Searching With the Locator.

To view and remove saved macros, select Tools > Options... > Text Editor > Macros.