Combine KB Shorts into one tailored Command

[mikemjwint]

I'm forever keying <Ctrl>Q followed by <Ctrl>"." in Outlook 365


which is <Mark as read> and <Move to next Msg>
How can I combine these into one keystroke ?
There must be many situations where a tailored Hotkey would be really useful.
All suggestions gratefully received !

[AlanCantor]

I use Macro Express Pro or AutoHotkey in these kinds of situations. There are pros and cons to both:




Macro Express Pro: The learning curve is short -- it's relatively easy to learn. Powerful. For a novice user, what you're trying to accomplish can be done with Macro Express Pro in a few minutes. Inexpensive. (30 day free trial available.)


AutoHotkey: The learning curve is steep. Extremely powerful. If you have a background in programming, the task you're wanting to do can be done quickly. But if not, it might take some trial and error. Free.


Alan
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[mikemjwint]

Thank you Alan for your very helpful reply.
I had already tried to get into autohotkey and found it not very intuitive.
I will now try macro express, which I remember from a very old Windows versions.
Thank you !

[AlanCantor]

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[AlanCantor]

I settled on Macro Express Pro after trying many other automation tools. I do use others, but my first choice is usually Macro Express Pro.

For the task you want to automate, you don't need the Pro edition. The Pro edition has extra features that are useful to intermediate- and advanced-level users.

In either Macro Express or Macro Express Pro, the script you need will consist of one to three lines of code. Here's the three-line version:

Text Type (Simulate Keystrokes): <CONTROL>q
Delay: 100 milliseconds
Text Type (Simulate Keystrokes): <CONTROL>.

However, this one-line version might work equally well:

Text Type (Simulate Keystrokes): <CONTROL>q<CONTROL>.