Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do other things (e.g. browsing) while a macro is playing?

Strictly speaking, Windows doesn't allow this. The whole Windows user interface is built around the concept that you work on one thing at a time; only one window can have what's called "input focus", meaning that it receives all key presses, and of course you only have one mouse cursor, and it can only be in one place at a time.

However, if a macro is set to run quickly enough (and the app that it works on is able to handle that kind of playback speed) then it can be almost as if you are able to do two things at the same time, because the macro playback becomes a split-second blip, during which the mouse and input focus moves, but then almost instantly returns. PTFB even has settings that help with this (look for "Restore active window" and "Restore Mouse Position" on the general page of Macro properties).

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