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# Create a script macro

# Create a script macro for the syntax editor {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Administrators can define new script macros or modify existing script
macros.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Script macros provide shortcuts for typing commonly used code. Several script macros
are available by default. Administrators can define new or modify existing script
macros.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem DefinitionSyntax Editor Macros.
2. Select New or select the macro to edit.
3. Define the macro details with the fields listed in the table below.  
   {#t_ManageScriptMacros__table_nlh_2mg_ts__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Macro keyword text users type to insert macro text. |
   | Comments | Description of the macro. This text appears when the user types help. |
   | Text | Full macro text that replaces the name in the editor. |
   [Table 1. Editor Macro form]

   {#t_ManageScriptMacros__table_nlh_2mg_ts}

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