Avaya IP Office 2050, User Manual

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Avaya 2050 IP Softphone macros
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Avaya 2050 IP Softphone macros
Use the Avaya 2050 IP Softphone to enter macros. A macro is a
sequence of keystrokes that you can use to automate repetitive actions.
For example, you can program a macro that selects a particular
telephone line and then dials a telephone number automatically, or a
macro that ensures a certain number is always dialed out on a particular
telephone line.
To access the Avaya 2050 IP Softphone Macro Settings menu from the
Call Control window, click
File > Settings > Macros .
All macros are listed in the Macros Settings window. You can also access
macros by selecting
Keys > Macros .
The following sections describe how to work with macros:
• “Entering a macro” on page 72
• “Deleting a macro” on page 73
• “Playing a macro” on page 73
Entering a macro
You can enter a macro to automate a procedure or repetitive action.
To enter a macro:
1. Open the Settings window. For details, see “Opening the Settings
window” on page 78 .
2. Select Macros .
The Macros settings dialog box opens.
3. Click New Macro .
The New Macros dialog box opens.
4. Enter the name of your new macro.
5. Create the macro using a combination of the following:
— To enter numbers, click the dialpad.