Macros Omen X

[Tobe71]

I can only create 2 macros??

Is that normal? thanks

[IT_WinSec]

Hello @Tobe71

Thank you for posting in the HP Support forum.

In Microsoft Office app and other programs, a macro is a saved sequence of commands or keyboard strokes that can be stored and then recalled with a single command or keyboard stroke.

In computers, a macro is any programming or user interface that, when used, expands into something larger. The original use for "macro" or "macro definition" was in computer assembler language before higher-level, easier-to-code languages became more common. In assembler language, a macro definition defines how to expand a single language statement or computer instruction into a number of instructions. The macro statement contains the name of the macro definition and usually some variable parameter information. Macros were (and are) useful especially when a sequence of instructions is used a number of times (and possibly by different programmers working on a project). Some pre-compilers also use the macro concept. In general, however, in higher-level languages, any language statement is about as easy to write as an assembler macro statement.

So, what kind of macros you were trying to create ? Why 2 only ? Any details ?

[Tobe71]

I've created 2 macros, but would like to create more but the drop down menu no longer shows "create new" after I've created 2. See picture.

[IT_WinSec]

Hi @Tobe71

I am checking this internally. In the meantime, could you confirm what is the keyboard you use and which software you used to create the macro ?

Thanks

[Tobe71]

This is the newest version of the HP Omen X laptop. I bought it directly from HP just a few weeks ago. The OS is Microsoft 10 but this macro function is through the Omen X dashboard.

[IT_WinSec]

Thank you for the update. This is being checked.

[Tobe71]

Any updates? This is very inconvenient

[IT_WinSec · Accepted solution]

Hi @Tobe71

I checked internally and found this:

Try to just scroll up on the drop-down menu to find “Create New.”

The drop-down is then populated by the two macros they created (“Email” and “Work Email”) plus the option “Unassigned.” Going by alphabetical order, “Create New” should be at the top of the list, and the scroll bar is scrolled down so the first item is hidden:

You may also check this resouces with regards to the Macros in the Omex software >> https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05387497

Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.

If you decide you might also try to contact HP Support directly for direct in-warranty assistance about this issue or request

• web/chat >> https://support.hp.com/us-en/?openCLC=true
• phone in USA >> toll free 1-(800)-474-6836
• phone numbers elsewhere/worldwide >> http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html

[Tobe71]

Thank you so much! This was driving me crazy. Such a simple fix, but they often are. And HP support is useless. HAve a good weekend