Editing Category:Macros (section)

==Macros== <!--T:2-->

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The format of creating a macro is as follows: $macroName=This is my macro message.

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To set a macro, type: '''$rules=1. no spam 2. no flaming.''' into the chatbox. This will create a macro named "rules." The message assigned to this macro is "1. no spam 2. no flaming."

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After setting the macro value, the help system will confirm the creation of the macro by saying: '''$rules=1. no spam 2. no flaming.'''

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After the macro is set, you can now type: '''$rules''' into the chatbox and it will be replaced with the rules you set above.

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To change the "rules" macro you created, type: '''$rules=1. no spam 2. no flaming 3. no asking for mod.'''

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Now whenever you type '''$rules''' into the chatbox, your rules will be shown.

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To delete or clear a macro that you have set, type: '''$rules=''' into the chatbox.

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To view all your current macros that you have set, type: '''$=''' into the chatbox.
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[[File:Macros-Account-Settings-Preview.png|thumb|right|<translate><!--T:36--> Macros list within Account Settings</translate>]]

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===Macro Settings=== <!--T:37-->

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You can manage your set macros, and also create new ones, in your [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Users_Guide#accountsettings</>|Account Settings]].</translate> <translate><!--T:39-->
To access these settings, click your name on the chatbox, then "Settings" and then the "Macros" tab.

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To create a macro here, type the name of your macro into the "Name" box, e.g.: '''rules'''.</translate> <translate> <!--T:41--> Then type the message you want to assign into the "Value" box, e.g.: '''1. no spam 2. no flaming.'''</translate> <translate><!--T:42-->
Click "Add" to save your settings. You can now type '''$rules''' into the chatbox and it will be replaced with the rules you set.

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To edit a macro that you have set, hover your cursor over the macro and click the pencil icon.</translate> <translate> <!--T:44-->
Once edited, click the "Edit" button to save your changes.

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To delete a macro that you have set, hover your cursor over the macro and click the red cross icon.

===Uses=== <!--T:11-->

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You can set macros for just about any purpose. Some examples are:

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*'''$fav=(d#r#loser#g)''' for easy use of custom smilies, now you can just type: '''$fav'''
*'''$effect=g#bye''' to store an effect which you would use, like this: '''(redface#$effect)'''
*'''$announce=Tonight at 7 pm we will have a live radio show on the chat''' for a phrase you want to say often

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