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diff --git a/docs/features/shortcuts_aliases_macros.rst b/docs/features/shortcuts_aliases_macros.rst index 2a2bf654..e5b4bf1d 100644 --- a/docs/features/shortcuts_aliases_macros.rst +++ b/docs/features/shortcuts_aliases_macros.rst @@ -93,6 +93,16 @@ command is run. For example: my_macro beef broccoli ---> make_dinner -meat beef -veggie broccoli +Similar to aliases, pipes and redirectors need to be quoted in the definition +of a macro:: + + macro create lc !cat "{1}" "|" less + +To use the literal string ``{1}`` in your command, escape it this way: +``{{1}}``. Because macros do not resolve until after hitting ``<Enter>``, +tab completion will only complete paths while typing a macro. + + For more details run: ``help macro create`` The macro command has ``list`` and ``delete`` subcommands that function |