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Discover how to set up a customizable multi-line input window in EmEditor, allowing users to enter text efficiently. Read about using macros to enhance your editing experience.
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Creating a Multi-Line Input Window in EmEditor

If you’re looking to enhance your text editing experience in EmEditor, you might find yourself needing a way to prompt users for multi-line input. Whether you're scripting or looking for a more interactive way to gather information, creating a customizable input window is possible through macros in EmEditor. This guide delves into how to achieve a versatile multi-line entry system with adjustable width and user-friendly options.

The Challenge: Multi-Line Input ?

You want to allow users to enter up to 10 lines of text in a customizable input window. This window should include:

Adjustable width

An OK and Cancel button

The text entered should be returned as a string variable

By solving this challenge, you can create interactive scripts and improve the usability of your EmEditor environment.

The Solution: Using EmEditor’s Macro

To achieve your goal, ensure you have the latest EmEditor version. As of EmEditor v20.3 beta 4 (20.2.904), this functionality is readily available. Here’s how to implement a multi-line input prompt.

Step-by-Step Guide

Update EmEditor: Make sure you are using the latest version of EmEditor to access the necessary features.

Use the Macro Command: Implement the following code in your macro script:

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Explanation of the Code Components

prompt function: This built-in function displays a dialog box that prompts the user for input.

Message: The first parameter ("Please enter your text (up to 10 lines):") is the message displayed in the dialog.

Default Text: The second parameter ("Default Text") sets a default value that users see in the input box when the dialog opens.

eePromptMultiline: This parameter specifies that the input box should allow for multiple lines of text.

User Interface Elements

When the above code executes, the following UI elements appear:

OK Button: When the user is finished entering their text, clicking this button confirms the input.

Cancel Button: Allows the user to dismiss the input without saving any changes.

Storing the Input

The input collected via the prompt is saved into the variable strAnswer. You can use this variable for further processing, such as writing the input to a document, adding it to a data structure, or manipulating the text for other functions.

Conclusion

With the macro code provided, you can create an effective multi-line input window in EmEditor. Users can interact with your script intuitively, enhancing productivity while editing documents. By following these steps, you'll be able to gather user input in a structured manner, making your scripts more dynamic and easier to use.

If you have any questions or want to share your experiences using this method, feel free to leave a comment below!