Macro (WoW)  

A macro is a small script that is used to combine several actions in a single button, with the potential for a (limited) amount of intelligent choice without player input.

Types of Macros

Macros are divided into two sets; General Macros, which are shared across your entire account, and Character-Specific Macros, which are useable by your current character only. Each set has a limit of 16, for a total of 32 potential macros, and each macro has a 256-character length limit.

Creating a Macro

Creating a Macro in World of Warcraft is easy!

By far the most common (and easiest) way to create a macro is to

1. In game - Simply type the work /macro in your chat bar and hit enter.
2. Out of game ^[1] - Using My Computer or Windows Explorer etc, browse to the following directory: World of Warcraft\WTF\Account\account name\ and look for the macros-cache.txt file. Once you find this, you can open it with Notepad or any other text editor.
3. Editing character specific macros, find your World of Warcraft\WTF\Account\account name\server name\char name\macros-cache.txt file, and edit it the same way.

Class Specific Macros

Each class has specific macros that make their abilities easier in raid, group and solo settings easier. Rather than detail them all here, there will be a link to each class and some of their related macros at the bottom of the page.

• Druid
• Hunter
• Mage
• Paladin
• Priest
• Rogue
• Shaman
• Warlock
• Warrior

Other Macros

There are many examples of other macros that support in making World of Warcraft more enjoyable and convenient for the user. Some of them include:

1. Spell casting with a custom message
2. Knowing exactly where the character is located with the coordinates
3. Activating a trinket
4. Equipping Character Items
5. Bandage usage on Self or Target
6. Quick Switch Assist Button
7. Quick Quest Accept
8. First Item Mailbox Open, Take, and Delete

Notes

1. ^ Bear in mind, when doing macros "out of game", it's a good idea to number them starting with 1 to 18 on the "global" macros and start with 16777217 through 16777234 for the character specific ones.

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