Texshop macro for braces

Question

How to insert \left( \right) by simply typing e.g. 'cmd+m' on Texshop.

As an example:

write 2+2 and then 'cmd+m' and the output is:

\left(2+2\right)

Answer 1

Although, the left and right are not needed in this specific example, I was looking for a way to create my own macro and this was the first question the popped up. Now that I have figured it out, here is how you would create such a macro in TexShop:

1. In TeXShop go to Macros/Open Macro Editor and a window

   

2. Select:

   

3. Chose a name and in the Content: section type

   \left(#SEL#\right)#INS#
   

   and select your shortcut key as b (m is used to minimize the window):

   

4. Select:

   

5. Optional: Next time you go back into the Macro Editor you will see your custom macro listed and selecting it will show you the contents:

   

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Now if you highlight the 2+2:

hit ⌘b you obtain the desired results:

Notes;

• I am currently using v3.57 so if your version is not the same things may be slightly different.
• The #sel# portion is represents the selected text and the #INS# defines where the cursor should be after the macro completes. You can select other commands and see how they are coded if you desire to define a more elaborate macro.

References:

• Does TeXShop for Mac have key bindings?
• TexShop - Command Down