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# Record 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.

## Record macros

To record a text editing macro:

1. Go to Tools > Text Editing Macros > Record Macro or select Alt+[.
2. Select keyboard keys.
3. To stop recording, go to Tools > Text Editing Macros > Stop Recording Macro or select Alt+].

Note: The macro recorder does not support code completion.

## Play macros

To play the last macro:

- Go to Tools > Text Editing Macros > Play Last Macro.
- Select Alt+R.
- Enter `rm` in the locator.

## Save macros

To save the last macro, go to Tools > Text Editing Macros > Save Last Macro.

To view and remove saved macros, go to Preferences > Text Editor > Macros.

## Assign keyboard shortcuts to macros

To assign a keyboard shortcut to a text editing macro, go to Preferences > Environment > Keyboard.

See also Assign keyboard shortcuts, Create Lua scripts, How to: Edit code, and Navigate with locator.

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