Top "Autohotkey" questions

AutoHotkey (AHK) is a free, open-source macro-creation and automation software for Microsoft Windows that allows users to automate repetitive tasks.

How to open "Devices and Printers" Control Panel in Windows 8 via CLI or AHK?

I would like to automate connecting PC to phone's internet connection via Bluetooth using the AutoHotKey script which will perform …

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Choosing a Windows automation scripting language. AutoIt vs Autohotkey

I need to choose a Windows automation scripting language. Which one do you recommend; AutoIt, AutoHotkey, or an other? I …

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How do I stop an active AutoHotkey script?

Yesterday while debugging my AutoHotkey script, I accidentally triggered an endless loop of MouseMove and MouseClick events. Every 0.5 seconds my …

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Holding down the left mouse button in AutoHotkey

I want a script where pressing F1 makes AutoHotkey hold down the left mouse button. I then want the script …

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How to globally map AltGr key to Alt key?

I want my AltGr key to behave exactly like left Alt. Usually, I do this kind of stuff with Autohotkey, …

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What is the best editor for AutoHotkey?

What is the best editor for Autohotkey with regards to syntax hightlighting, command completion (intellisense), testing etc. I am doing …

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How to make a batch file to run a hotkey

Every time I start my Windows I want to execute a hotkey (Ctrl+Alt+1) using a batch file and putting …

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How do I create a standalone exe with AutoHotkey?

I have created a script to remap the Windows Button to right-mouseclick. How can I create an executable AutoHotkey file …

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Finding the scan code of FN Key

I want to use Fn+S to emulate Ctrl+S, so far this is my code: #InstallKeybdHook #Persistent SC126 & …

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AutoHotkey in Windows 10 - Hotkeys not working in some applications

A simple script like a::msgbox hi! used to work fine under Windows 7. Now that I upgraded to Windows 10, it …

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