Keyboard macros make it possible to automate repetitive tasks. You can start to record a macro, at which point each key press is recorded, this sequence can then be played back multiple times.
Recording a macro
The toolbar contains the 'Record Macro' command icon 
, this is enabled when a text editor has focus.
When clicked a macro recording is started and additional commands are shown
- Pause macro recording, temporarily stops the macro recording, pressing this again re-starts recording
- Stop macro recording, ends this macro recording, making it available to be played back.
- Cancel macro recording, cancels the recording, discarding the current recording.
The 'Record Macro' command can also be invoked using the keyboard short cut Ctrl-Shift-R.
Replaying a macro
Once a macro has been recorded the playback icon 
is visible on the toolbar.
Pressing this will playback the previously recorded macro. The same macro can be replayed multiple times.
The 'Replay Macro' command can also be invoked using the keyboard short cut Ctrl-Shift-P.
Macro recording hints and tips
- Become familiar with other keyboard shortcut commands
- You can use find to get to the text you are interested in (F3)
- Use Ctrl-Left Ctrl-Right to jump words
- Use the clip board.
- When recoding a macro that will be replayed for multiple lines, start the recording at the start or end of the line and ensure the cursor is returned to the start/end of the next line when the macro is complete.