WebScripter helps you edit code with: context-sensitive auto-complete, scriptable macros, auto-pairing and other shortcuts. Macros are the most useful of these features, and the most complicated so they will be explained.

To invoke macros from the editor (using the contextual menu is also possible) type the macros command enclosed by [ and ] brackets (they are auto-paired by default so this is 1 key motion) and press the Tab key. Depending on the macros output method the results will be inserted into the document or otherwise.

In the Tools menu open the Macro Editor to learn about the available macros, edit existing macros or create new macros. If you are just looking for the current macros available for the language of the open file, see the macros menu in to toolbar below the editor.

Macros are complicated and contain many other features, including the ability to invoke UNIX commands, pass parameters and run shell scripts. See the manual for more detailed information.