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AppleScript for Dummies (Out of print)

AUTHOR Trinko, Tom; Trinko; Trinko, Tom et al.
PUBLISHER For Dummies (09/03/2004)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
Description
Scripting for Mac OS(R) X is not only easy, it's fun!

Give your Mac marching orders to automate iLife(R), Office 2004, the Internet, and more

Wish you could write a script to save time? You can, and this book shows you how! With AppleScript - a language remarkably like English - you can make your Mac do lots of boring, repetitive chores (sorry, laundry's not one of them). Then you can spend your computer time being creative, having fun, and getting more done!

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear-out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Automate tasks in Word, Excel, and FileMaker Pro
  • Script the Finder
  • Unite applications to handle complex jobs
  • Squash script bugs
  • Control applications that aren't scriptable
  • Create autonomous scripts
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ISBN-13: 9780764574948
ISBN-10: 0764574949
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 386
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 7.50 x 1.00 x 9.20 inches
Weight: 1.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Computers | Languages - General
Computers | Reference
Computers | Programming - Object Oriented
Dewey Decimal: 005.43
Library of Congress Control Number: 2004107893
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Scripting for Mac OS(R) X is not only easy, it's fun!

Give your Mac marching orders to automate iLife(R), Office 2004, the Internet, and more

Wish you could write a script to save time? You can, and this book shows you how! With AppleScript - a language remarkably like English - you can make your Mac do lots of boring, repetitive chores (sorry, laundry's not one of them). Then you can spend your computer time being creative, having fun, and getting more done!

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear-out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Automate tasks in Word, Excel, and FileMaker Pro
  • Script the Finder
  • Unite applications to handle complex jobs
  • Squash script bugs
  • Control applications that aren't scriptable
  • Create autonomous scripts
Show More
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