Shortcut corner
Using basic commands in ShortKeeper is a quick way to create general purpose shortcuts without requiring any programming. The following shortcuts can be created with the basic commands:
- Open web page (see tutorial)
- Open folder
- Insert text
- Start application by name
- Start application by path and filename
- Start shortcut by path and filename
- Copy text to extra clipboard
- Paste text from extra clipboard
- Run Excel macro
- Run Word macro
- Quick Notepad
- Prepend text to Notepad file
- Mouse click
With the basic commands, ShortKeeper uses parameters provided by the user to generate AutoHotkey code. Pressing F1 in the editor (center column) will bring up the AutoHotkey code generated. This can be useful for learning how to create your own AutoHotkey scripts.
Using the special command “Run AutoHotkey code” in ShortKeeper opens the door to limitless possibilities by allowing you to use AutoHotkey scripts for your shortcuts. On the ShortKeeper forum, you will find several AutoHotkey scripts ready to be used with the “Run AutoHotkey code” command. They will give you an idea of what can be done, and they can help you learn AutoHotkey. The scripts can also be easily adapted for special requirements:
- Utility
- Microsoft Office
- Web
- Auto Login to a Questrade Account
- Auto Login to a TMX Money Account
- Auto Login to a WordPress Dashboard
- Launch a Google Search for Selected Text
- Launch a Website with a Non-default Web Browser
- Open Google Maps from a Selected Address
- Open Link in a New Tab while Surfing
- Open Several Web Pages at Once
- Skip to the Next Page in Google Search Results without Using a Mouse
Don't miss our recent 5-minute how-tos:
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- Go to the Next Page in Google Search Results with a Shortcut Key
- Open Google Maps from a Selected Address with a Shortcut Key
Please keep in mind, shortcuts will only work with the right program and/or computer setting(s). For example, a shortcut created to open a webpage with Google Chrome will not work if Chrome is not installed. Also, a future modification of a program could render a shortcut inoperative.
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