Using Text Editing Macros

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+).

Note: The macro recorder does not support code completion.

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.

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