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Do you find yourself typing the same information over and over on the HP Community? Whether responding to common questions or sharing helpful tips, repeating the same content can be tedious. Luckily, the macro feature on HP Community lets you create standard blocks of text macros that you can easily insert into any post with a simple click.
Why Use Macros?
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Save time by avoiding repetition
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Maintain consistency in your responses
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Make your posts professional and polished
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Focus on engaging with the community instead of typing the same text repeatedly
How to Set Up Your Macros
Follow these easy steps to create your macros and make posting faster:
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Log in to the HP Community.
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Click your username at the top right and select My Settings.
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Go to the Macros tab—here you can enter up to 30 macros.
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In the Macro 1 Title field, enter a short, memorable title for your macro (e.g., "Welcome," "Solution for No Power").
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In the Macro 1 field, type the text block you want to reuse (your standard message).
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Repeat for any additional macros you want to create.
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Scroll down and click Save.
Your macros are now saved to your profile and ready to use!
How to Use Macros When Posting
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Navigate to the board where you want to post.
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Click Start the conversation or Reply to open the post editor.
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Position your cursor where you want the text to appear.
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Open the Macros menu and select the desired macro.
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The text block will paste at your cursor’s position.
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Add any extra personalized text you want.
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Click Post to submit your message.
Pro Tip: Use Signatures for Repeated Closing Text
If you have a phrase or message you want to appear at the bottom of every post (like a sign-off), add it to your signature instead of a macro for automatic inclusion.
With macros, your replies become quicker, more consistent, and professional—all while saving effort. Try setting up your first macro today and experience how much easier community participation can be!
This feature is perfect for frequent contributors, moderators, or anyone who wants to streamline their community interactions.
Happy posting!
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