Hotkey Modifier Symbols

^ denotes the control key
! denotes the Alt key
+ denotes the shift key
# denotes the Windows key

E.g. ^!s means Ctrl+Alt+S
#+z means Win+Shift+Z
^+F9 means Ctrl+Shift+F9

Keyboard

With AutoHotkeys, you can simulate any keys on your keyboard. Below are some of the most commonly used ones. You can refer to the full list here: List of Keys

For all the keys above, simply enclose them in a curly bracket e.g. {Tab}, {Enter}, {PgUp}, {PgDn}
General Keys: {Tab}, {Enter}, {Esc}, {Backspace}, {Space}, {CapsLock}
Arrow Keys: {Up}, {Down}, {Left}, {Right}, {PgUp}, {PgDn}
Cursor Control Keys: {Home}, {End}, {Ins}, {Del}, {ScrollLock}
Modifier Keys: {Ctrl}, {Alt}, {Shift}, {LWin}, {RWin}
Function Keys: {F1}, {F2}, {F3}, {F4}, {F5}, {F6}, {F7}, {F8}, {F9}, {F10}, {F11}, {F12}
If you want to simulate copy by using Ctrl-C, based on experience, most people would recommend using the following code instead of a simple ^C:
Send {ctrl down}c{ctrl up}

Mouse

With AutoHotkeys, you can also simulate any mouse clicks. Below are some of the most commonly used ones. You can refer to the full list here: List of Keys

General Buttons: {LButton}, {RButton}, {MButton}
Wheel: {WheelDown}, {WheelUp}

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