6. Recording Manual Events
Perhaps one of Automator’s most useful features is its capability to record what you do manually and play it back as part of a workflow. When you record manual tasks, Automator watches your keystrokes, mouse movements, and clicks. Any individual task you perform with your keyboard or mouse is considered an event. When you’re done, Automator saves these events in an action, allowing you to play them back later when your workflow runs.
The capability to record means that Automator can perform almost any task you can do manually on your Mac. Even if Automator actions aren’t available for a particular application, you may still be able to automate them through recording. This chapter covers what you need to know about ...
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