What is macro on keyboard?
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Once you start gaming on PC, you’ll notice that there are a variety of items you can use to boost your gaming potential, from cheat codes to macro keys. So, what are macro keys on the keyboard and how are they used for gaming?
The use of macro keys is considered natural in offline gaming, but there are many macros that are not recommended for use in online competitive environments. Macro keys can be quite useful for a variety of reasons. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
What are macro keys?
The first thing you need to learn is the actual definition of macro keys, and once you understand that, learning how to use them is incredibly simple.
Macro keys are different keys that you can press repeatedly to repeat the same action over and over.
For example, you can set a specific key pattern to create a specific sequence that will help you attack a large boss or mine materials.
Essentially, it’s an easier way to perform normal tasks without having to press the same keys over and over again.
They can also be useful for offline fighting games as you can make combinations without having to try to remember what all the hotkeys are.
How do I set macro keys?
This may vary depending on the type of gaming keyboard you have, but in general most gaming keyboards offer a set of macros followed by two buttons that let you start and stop recording.
When you are ready to program the sequence of macros on your keyboard, you need to press the “start recording” button, enter the sequence, and then press the “stop recording” button.
Once the sequence is recorded, you can press the designated macro key (e.g. Z2) and it will perform the action for you.
However, you should be careful when using macro keys in online games. There have been numerous players who have tried to use macro keys in online games and only managed to get kicked out of the servers.