What is AutoHotkey AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows users to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, …

AutoHotkey v2 aims to improve the usability and convenience of the language and command set by sacrificing backward compatibility. As such, scripts written for v1 generally will not work without …

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Learn how to download and install AutoHotkey, to create a script, to use hotkeys and hotstrings, to send keystrokes, to run programs, etc.

Comprehensive guide to AutoHotkey v2 programming, including syntax, commands, functions, and examples for creating scripts and automating tasks.

Using the Program covers the basics of how to use AutoHotkey. Consider installing an editor with AutoHotkey support to make editing and testing scripts much easier.

Beginner tutorial by tidbit Text editors with AutoHotkey support Frequently asked questions Scripts: Concepts and conventions: explanations of various things you need to know. Scripting language: …

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An AutoHotkey script is basically a set of instructions for the program to follow, written in a custom language exclusive to AutoHotkey. This language bears some similarities to several other scripting …

Learn details about hotkeys in general, modifier symbols, context-sensitive hotkeys, custom combinations, mouse wheel hotkeys, function hotkeys, etc.