Questions tagged [autohotkey]
AutoHotkey (AHK) is a free, open-source macro-creation and automation software for Microsoft Windows that allows users to automate repetitive tasks. It is driven by a scripting language that was initially aimed at providing keyboard shortcuts, otherwise known as hotkeys, that over time evolved into a full-fledged scripting language.
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Focus a window under the mouse and send a hotkey
When pressing "Ctrl + WheelUp/Down" with the pointer under Chrome I would like to focus the Chrome window once and then send the ^+tab hotkey as shown in my code:
Ctrl & WheelUp::
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Extract compressed file - Autohotkey
I have WinRar installed and I would like to know if the program has command line functions to extract the compressed files using a hotkey with autohotkey. I haven't found this, so I've seen other ...
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Is there any way to keep my mouse moving continuously? (without using mouse jigglers)
There is an app that continously monitors all the other apps that I'm using, but it only registers me to be "working" if my mouse/keyboard is moving. So is there any way to get my mouse to ...
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Windows virtual desktops: Cycle back to first desktop at end
Let's say I have three virtual desktops. I know I can navigate through them using:
ctrl + windows + left | right
However, is there a way to make it cycle back through to the beginning if I reach the ...
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Shortcut to Open Folder in New Window with AHK
The problem: in Windows 10, at least version 1809, there is no shortcut to open a selected folder in a new window. Some say they can do it with ctrl-double click or ctrl-enter. None of this, however, ...
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How to assign a hotkey to enable/disable Focus Assist on Windows 10/11?
To my surprise, there seems to not be a Windows hotkey for enabling/disabling Focus Assist on Windows 11.
Is there a way to force such a hotkey, even if it requires the use of third-party software (...
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Another Bracket Script issue
I use AutoHotKey to autocomplete all kind of brackets in the following way:
typing ( gives ( -> opening brace bracket only
typing (( gives () -> open & close brace with input ...
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Switch focus between two monitors using keyboard shortcut, in windows [closed]
I work on a multi-monitor set up, where I have 2 display monitors.
I would like to be working on monitor 1, and then quickly switch focus to monitor 2 via a keyboard shortcut in order to continue ...
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Swap LWin with LAlt not working properly
My workflow is:
While working with the laptop keyboard, no changes needed
While at the desk with ext monitor, use Apple external keyboard. Run AutoHotKey script to swap LWinwith LAlt. Kill AHK ...
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AutoHotKey: Double press script from SetTimer malfunctioning
If a letter has modifiers and is being sent on this double press script from SetTimer, the triggering key`s preceding modifier(s), in this case shift, will be included on the letters along with any ...
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How can I swap 2 keys for a specific language/KB layout on Windows 10?
I'd like to swap the W and ] keys, which are 'ჯ' and 'ჟ' on the desired keyboard layout, so that the W key outputs the latter character and the ] key the former, and only when said keyboard is in use. ...
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How do I configure AutoHotKey to use mouse for shortcut?
I am trying to create a script that will change desktops based on the following:
When I hold down the right mouse button (i.e right click) and then use the scroll wheel.
Scrolling up should go to left ...
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Using AutoHotKey to remap Ctrl to Alt while retaining Alt+Tab as Task View hotkey
I am a long (long) time Mac user, who has recently begun working in a company that uses Windows. I am using AutoHotKey to remap the Alt key to Ctrl, to mimic the placement of Mac's cmd key. The issue ...
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What's the utility of the return command in autohotkey?
In the instances where the return command returns a value, the utility is obvious. I have seen the return command being used even when it is seemingly unnecessary. Let me show the following examples:
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Reassigning left Win key + Tab to left control + tilde?
I want to reassign the left Windows key + Tab to left control + tilde permanently throughout the windows environment. Ideally I would hope to do that without third party software (e.g tweaking windows ...
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Remapping Left Shift + up arrow to another key
Hi guys total AutoHotkey newbie here, I was wondering if any experts could help me with a quick script?
I would like Left Shift & up arrow key to type the question mark key "?"
And Left ...
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How to combine Alt+Shift+1 into mouse right click
I am trying to combine Alt+Shift+1 to mouse right click with "AutoHotKey" in some online game. I know that ::send !+1 is alt+shift+1 but troubles in right click.
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AHK: Open folder or activate it if already opened
I'm using autohotkey and try to do this:
Open download folder (Q:\Down in my case) or activate it if already opened (subfolders don't count, for example still open Q:\Down if I opened Q:\Down\...
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Windows: Remapping 'Shift + AltGr' to a single key? Easier access to '4th level' characters on international keyboards
By holding Shift + AltGr, the 4th level characters can be accessed on international layout on most operating systems:
C → c (lowercase — first level)
⇧ Shift+C → C (uppercase — second level)
AltGr+C →...
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How to send '@' when type 'à' twice ("àà" = @) using AHK?
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::@
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I do have an actual '...
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Is it possible for Windows to only change focus to another window upon releasing the mouse click?
I would like to know if it is possible for Windows to only change focus upon releasing the mouse click?
For example. I have Chrome full screen, and I download a file. Then I open Windows Explorer and ...
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Is it possible to change the cursor indicator color depending on the input language?
on windows 10 there is an option to change the cursor indicator color (Win+I -> Ease of Access -> Text Cursor).
I would love (even pay if there was an app for it) to change the text cursor color ...
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Disable Ctrl+Z shortcut or clear undo history in Windows Explorer?
Is there any way to disable the CTRL+Z (Undo) shortcut in Windows Explorer? Alternatively, is there a way to have Windows Explorer "forget" its undo history?
The reason I ask is that you may have ...
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How to edit/change/modify the Syntax Highlighting Color in VS Code
How to edit/change/modify the Syntax Highlighting Color in VS Code, ie for Autohotkey and/or Markdown languages?
For example: Im using the High Contrast theme (black background), and in that theme, ...
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How do I figure out the installation path of apps from the Microsoft Store
I want to set up a hotkey tool called Autohotkey to open up a program called "Trello" when I hit a certain key combination. For that I need to know the absolute path of the program. The only problem ...
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How can I assign a keyboard shortcut to increase/decrease the brightness of both my monitors?
I'm using a desktop PC with Windows 11 Home (22H2). I like operating my PC using keyboard shortcuts. I have used AutoHotkey (AHK) to control several things, such as increasing/decreasing the volume (...
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MS Word shortcut key presses for inserting bookmark, sequence, and cross referencing? (Legacy menu Alt+I shortcuts)
It appears my MS Office had updated recently (2023, June/July), and some prior useful MS Word keyboard shortcuts no longer work.
Are there any alternative keyboard shortcuts for the following items?
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Connecting/Disconnecting to Bluetooth Device via CMD, PS, or AHK?
I'm at my wits' end right now.
I'm on the latest version of Windows 10 and I just want to run a script to connect/disconnect to my Bluetooth headphones when executed. I've looked at a couple other ...
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How can I toggle Bluetooth on and off via a shortcut on Windows 10 1903
I would like to emulated with a shortcut the process of 1) opening the Action Center and 2) clicking on the bluetooth icon.
My solution was to use AHK to map a keyboard shortcut to running a .bat, ...
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AHK is possibe to make this script works in inactive window
Is it possible to make this script work in a specific inactive/minimized window. ?
loop
{
dllcall("keybd_event", int, VK, int, SC, int, 0, int, 0)
dllcall("keybd_event", int, VK, int, SC, int,...
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Why is the order of modifier keys important in AHK?
I'm using Autohotkey to perform a macro when Alt+Control+f is pressed within Electron.
I have:
#SingleInstance
#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
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How can I make AutoHotKey delete text in a web field?
I've seen a lot of info (here & elsewhere) about things you can get AutoHotkey to do with text once the user has selected it, but is there a way to have an AHK script select the text itself?
I'm ...
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AutoHotKey: Pressing two keys simultaneously without repeats
Is there a way to press two keys simultaneously and bind it to a macro key (for example, pressing "s" and "d" simultaneously and then bind it to "a" key) without it having the "s" repeat multiple ...
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How to disable view page source in Chrome?
I need one help from you that is to block the page of viewing the source (original sites should be opened but source page must be blocked).
I have almost come to the solution with the help of ...
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hold CTRL+Double Left Click to open file location on shortcuts
I work with shortcuts of my files and folders very often. Currently we right click on a Shortcut and then look for Open file locationand click on it So...
Do you know any method to achieve this easier/...
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How to make AutoHotkey automatically close a pop-up dialog?
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I'd like AutoHotkey to automatically detect when a certain pop-up dialog appears and take certain actions. How do I do that?
Concrete example
In my particular case, I'd like AutoHotkey to ...
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How to trigger on alt without triggering on alt+shift and alt+ctrl
In ahk2
LAlt & l::
triggers on lalt+l, lalt+shift+l and lalt+ctrl+shift+l.
I want it to trigger on lalt+l only. In other words I want it to NOT trigger on lalt+shift+l and lalt+ctrl+shift+l.
Is ...
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AutoHotkey scrolling & middle click & mouse acceleration
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Assume a Windows 7 machine, especially a laptop.
No mouse driver allows holding down the right mouse button and moving the mouse to scroll, and yet retain the right mouse button ...
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How to get caret positon in a text with AHK?
I want to assign a hotkey to do 3 clicks where the caret position is in a text to select a paragraph from a text on "Anki Add editor" (I don't want to press 3 clicks by mouse).
For this ...
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AutoHotPie radial menus [closed]
AutoHotPie is an app that I recently discovered and it displays a context sensitive radial menu. It has an option that interacts with autohotkey and I think it's possible to write custom scripts, but ...
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AutoHotKey run cmd with pretyped text, without executing
Existing Q&A's handle running commands, but I simply wish to open cmd with pretyped text, since a part of the command changes with each use.
Fully dummy example, I'd like to launch cmd with del &...
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Prevent Windows Key from Opening Start Menu in Windows 7
I'd like to be able to stop the Windows Key from activating the Start Menu on Windows 7.
I don't want to disable the Windows Key completely.
I'd like Ctrl + Esc to still open the Start Menu.
I know ...
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Check if the pointer is on restore button of a window - autohotkey [closed]
I would like to know a piece of code that allows if the mouse pointer is over the restore "❐" button.
I would like pressing and sliding the restore button to the side to split the current ...
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Trying to make a macro with AutoHotkey and need assistance
I have been trying to write an AutoHotkey script that renames my game's instance and continues to send keystrokes to the game while I use my mouse and keyboard in a different window.
The thing I've ...
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Change Outlook calendar default option when editing meeting requests
I use Outlook from Office 365 to manage meetings with other people. Sometimes, after a meeting is set on our Outlook calendars, I want to edit notes associated with the meeting — but I don't want the ...
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autohotkeyahk | holding a mouse-button to hold another key?
UPDATED-STATEMENT: 20181102@112800@SUN Post created
UPDATED-STATEMENT: 20181104@133200@TUE Suggested pre-requisite code that worked only for a short while
UPDATED-STATEMENT: 20190101@184318@TUE Pre-...
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Why is the Alt key released and pressed in AutoHotkey's KeyHistory?
I have an AutoHotkey script that sends the left arrow key when Alt + A is pressed. I also enabled KeyHistory.
KeyHistory
!a::Send "{Left 1}"
When I open KeyHistory and press Alt + A, ...
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How can I create a more-convenient hotkey for the Windows voice-typing feature?
I am trying to make heavy use of Windows' voice-to-type feature and find the Win + H hotkey to be less-than-ideal, because it isn't quick/easy to press with only my left hand when I have my right hand ...
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How to close a specific program from the system tray Using AHK?
I have a specific program that is running in the system tray icon ("ahk_exe QTranslate.exe"), I want it to be closed automatically from the system tray icon if it is running whenever I open ...
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How to automatically run a specific program when another specific program is closed?
I want ahk_exe QTranslate.exe to be running automatically in system tray as soon as another program ahk_exe pycharm64.exe is closed.
I've tried this:
Loop {
if WinExist("ahk_exe pycharm64....
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