Anytime I need to automate a series of repetitive steps that require keyboard input, mouse interaction or both, HotSpot is my go to tool. The user interface for HotSpot consists of a series of dialogs that all use standard controls and is fully accessible with Window-Eyes. The process of creating a HotSpot and assigning actions to the HotSpot can take a little practice to get the hang of. Here is a link to an audio tutorial on HotSpot: http://getwindoweyes.com/Audio_Video_Archive/App_Tutorials/audio/HotSpot.mp3. I have never personally used the Record Macro app and it looks like this app hasn't been updated in a few years. Good luck! Regards, Marc
-----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Van Lant, Robin via Talk Sent: Friday, June 12, 2015 1:36 PM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: best way to accomplish this macro? I'm thinking I want to create a macro that will enable me to quickly apply a font color change to selected text. Usually what I'm trying to do is to select all the text in an office product (be it Word, Excel or Outlook) and select black font to ensure that my font is a consistent color after cutting and pasting from multiple sources. In office 2010, the font color selection tools are more cumbersome and I don't fully understand them, but I've managed to muddle through to select black. This takes multiple keystrokes and often my mouse, too. Curious as to which is the best tool for creating macros. I'm considering the Office macros, the Read Macro app on App Central, and the HotSpot app. What some of the differences would be. I image the Office macro would be specific to the particular program, whereas both WE apps could be potentially used across platforms (maybe not in my specific situation above). Any other thoughts on the pros and cons to the various means for creating a macro and why I might choose one over another? What other things have you found useful to create with HotSpot and Record Macro? Robin Van Lant | Sr. Program Manager Strategy & Performance Management | Key Equipment Finance 720-304-1060 | [email protected] This communication may contain privileged and/or confidential information. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing or using any of this information. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. This communication may contain nonpublic personal information about consumers subject to the restrictions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. You may not directly or indirectly reuse or redisclose such information for any purpose other than to provide the services for which you are receiving the information. 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 If you prefer not to receive future e-mail offers for products or services from Key send an e-mail to mailto:[email protected] with 'No Promotional E-mails' in the SUBJECT line. _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/msolomon%40aisquared.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
