How to send '@' when type 'à' twice ("àà" = @) using AHK?

Question

I have a question related to Hotstrings in AHK V 1.1.36.02.

I want to write the character @ When I type à twice (àà = @).

I've tried this, but it doesn't work:

:*:àà::@

Notes :

• I do have an actual 'à' key on my keyboard layout (it's French)

• When I replace the 'àà' with other character like 'bb' it works (:*:bb::@)

• I use VS Code.

• Operating system 64bit.

Please help!. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Try the send command:

:*:àà:: 
    Send @
return

or the Text mode (recommended, more reliable):

:T*:àà::@

or

:*:àà::
    Send {Text}@
return

Answer 2

You are probably trying to use Hotstrings.

The correct syntax for what you were trying to do is :

::àà::@

However, note that this requires typing an Ending Character at the end of the hotstring, which makes its usage a bit awkward.

Answer 3

To create a hotstring that converts "àà" to "@" using AutoHotkey, you can use the following code:

::àà::@

Make sure you have AutoHotkey installed on your computer and that the script containing this hotstring is running. The double colon :: is used to define the hotstring, and @ is the replacement text.

If this code is not working for you, there might be another hotstring or script that is conflicting with it. You can try adding a $ symbol in front of the hotstring to make it work even if there are other hotstrings that start with "àà". Here's an example:

$::àà::@

Additionally, ensure that the text editor or application you're using supports AutoHotkey hotstrings. Some applications have their own text processing mechanisms that might interfere with AutoHotkey's functionality.

If the issue persists, please provide more details about the environment you're using (operating system, text editor, AutoHotkey version, etc.), and I'll be glad to assist you further.