Questions tagged [autohotkey]
AutoHotkey (AHK) is a free, open-source macro-creation and automation software for Microsoft Windows that allows users to automate repetitive tasks. It is driven by a scripting language that was initially aimed at providing keyboard shortcuts, otherwise known as hotkeys, that over time evolved into a full-fledged scripting language.
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How can I open a command prompt in current folder with a keyboard shortcut?
How can I open a command prompt in current folder with a keyboard shortcut in Windows 7?
Is there any way to implement this?
I think Autohotkey could do this, but don't know how.
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How can I record macros for Autohotkey? [closed]
I used a macro recorder for AutoHotkey in the past, but now I can't seem to find it at all.
How can I record macros for Autohotkey?
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How to combine three keys as a hotkey with Autohotkey?
I want to combine CapsLock Alt k keys in a single hotkey, such as this:
CapsLock & !k:: Send !{Up}
This doesn't work because Autohotkey doesn't allow the combination of more than two keys except ...
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"Select to Copy and Middle Click to Paste" in Windows
Is there any application to mimic the "Select to Copy and Middle Click to Paste" behaviour in Windows? I was hoping to find an AutoHotkey script for this, but I couldn't. Maybe someone here could ...
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AutoHotKey equivalent on Mac
I am looking for a Mac application similar to AutoHotkey. What are the best Mac applications in this category?
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Switch Ctrl and Alt with AutoHotKey without messing up the Alt-Tab switcher?
I want to switch the Ctrl and Alt keys in Windows XP. I created an AutoHotKey script that contains the following:
LAlt::LCtrl
RAlt::RCtrl
LCtrl::LAlt
RCtrl::RAlt
This works, but the only problem ...
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AutoHotkey scrolling & middle click & mouse acceleration
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Assume a Windows 7 machine, especially a laptop.
No mouse driver allows holding down the right mouse button and moving the mouse to scroll, and yet retain the right mouse button ...
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Ctrl+Backspace inserts a small box instead of erasing
When I press Ctrl+Backspace, sometimes a small square is inserted, instead of the entire word being erased.
The problem only happens in some text boxes; in others the shortcut works like it should.
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Swapping Function (Fn) and Control (Ctrl) Keys on Lenovo ThinkPad W500
I'd like to swap the Fn and Ctrl keys on my ThinkPad W500 (like many others! See: How can I switch the function and control keys on my laptop? and Intercepting the Fn key on laptops)
Numerous folks ...
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Prevent Windows Key from Opening Start Menu in Windows 7
I'd like to be able to stop the Windows Key from activating the Start Menu on Windows 7.
I don't want to disable the Windows Key completely.
I'd like Ctrl + Esc to still open the Start Menu.
I know ...
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Is there an AutoHotKey for Ubuntu?
I would like to simulate keyboard combinations.
I am able to do this on Windows with AutoHotKey.
Is there an equivalent app for Ubuntu?
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How do I send a keyboard layout switch event with autohotkey in Windows 7?
I want to remap the keyboard layout/language switching to Win+Space, I tried it with:
LWin & Space::Send, ^+
But it doesn't seem to work, I would want it to send a Ctrl+Shift sequence so ...
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How to replace LaTeX commands with Unicode symbols?
Often, during a conversation or an email, or at a forum, I would like to type some math, but I don't need full equation support. Unicode symbols should suffice.
What I need is an easy way to type ...
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Autohotkey: Use Space + Alt + q to trigger actions
I have some actions defined in an Autohotkey script and I want to run it
whenever I press SPACE+Alt+Q.
How can I do it?
I have read that space has some issues, because it is already used by AHK to ...
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How to disable autohotkeys for specific programs
I have some autohotkey settings for my joystick that are set to work everywhere.
However, there are two programs in which I don't want the joystick remapped.
How can I modify my script to prevent ...
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