This shortcut type allows the user to define a combination of key strokes, using the special keys Ctrl, Alt and Shift.
With this option the user can define a "macro" to do a set of actions within a program.
Note: You must be careful what key combination you pick as it will still do its original function in whatever program you're using.

Import Text: This button brings up a file browser where you can select a text document to import. The contents of that document will appear in the macro editing window. Delete Text: This button clears all text in the editing window.

Steps to create a new shortcut key combination for an input macro:

  1. Select the Add New Macro Shortcut... expansion type in the Add New Shortcut dialog.
  2. Select the key combination you wish to use in your document or application to mark the place where the expansion will be inserted. There are two ways to define the key combination, which is shown in the Shortcut field at the top left of this window:
    1. You can double-click on the Key code in the "Assignable Key Combinations" list box, the list of shortcuts in the left sidebar. The selected key combination will appear in the Shortcut field.
    2. Another way to do this is directly press the desired key combination while your cursor is in the Shortcut field. The key combination must start with Ctrl. It may also be followed by Shift and/or Alt. It ends with an alphabet key.
      To apply the combination, the Ctrl key is pressed and held down while the additional key(s) are also pressed and held down.
      The combination of pressed keys will appear in the Shortcut field.
    Examples: Ctrl+L for the Ctrl L key combination. Ctrl+Alt+A for the Ctrl Alt A key combination.
  3. Enter one of the following commands into the Expansion box of the Add New Shortcut or Edit Shortcut dialog: Note: Any extra parameters are ignored.

    Examples: