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  1. Jakimo

    Proofread to Action button

    I'd love to use my action button to proofread the text in front of me on iOS 18, without having first to select all text and then choose Writing Tools, etc Looking at Shortcuts, I don't see a way to select all then send to Proofread. Any suggestions?
    • Jakimo
    • Thread
    • action button ios 18 proofread shortcuts writing tools
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 18
  2. J

    Shortcuts Quick Actions Not Working

    I have setup a Shortcut that enters an e-mail address. I have setup the Shortcut to work as a Quick Action. The problem I am having is that the Shortcut does execute / fire when the Shortcuts application is closed as it should. Would appreciate assistance in getting this to work as it is...
  3. Apple_Glen_UK

    iPhone Shortcut to save photos to a specific album?

    I’ve just started a trial of the Halide photo app. I’m trying to figure out how photos I take with it can automatically be added to an album which I’ve called ‘Halide’ in the Photos app. I’m sure there’s probably a way of doing this with Shortcuts, but I’ve absolutely no idea how. Can anyone...
  4. G

    Shortcuts clipboard format problem

    I created an incredibly simple shortcut because I want to be able to take Markdown and paste it as rich text: But the result is that the only item on the system clipboard is a version in html (public.html), and while this pastes fine into Notes, apps like Mail and TextEdit just ignore it when...
    • Gurganus
    • Thread
    • automation shortcuts
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  5. maxoakland

    Focus for a Set Amount of Time

    Is there a way to set up Focus or use Shortcuts to have a specific Focus on for a set amount of time -- and then turn it off automatically after that amount of time? So far I can only seem to find how to turn it on and off automatically at specific times of day but what I really want is to turn...
    • maxoakland
    • Thread
    • automation focus shortcuts
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iOS 17
  6. T

    Adjusting Color Filter Intensity via Terminal or Shortcuts on macOS

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to adjust the intensity of color filters on my Mac more precisely than what's offered in System Preferences (Accessibility->Display->Color Filters near the bottom), preferably using the Terminal or Shortcuts app. I aim to automate or quickly change settings for...
    • tilagav488
    • Thread
    • accessibility applescript automation color filters customization shortcuts terminal
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  7. PhillyGuy72

    17.3 seemed to break one of my Shortcut Automations

    I had a shortcut / automation set up where I would charge my iPhone, then Siri would say "Battery Charged" when it hit 100%. That worked great for well over a a year and 1/2. ( created using this YT video - ) After updating late week to iOS 17.3, it seemed to break it, smh. I see the shortcut...
  8. C

    Shortcuts file restriction

    I think this may be a privacy setting or other setting, but I just can't figure it out. I am making a simple shortcut to open an existing spreadsheet from a particular location. In the Shortcut app, under Numbers, I use the command "Open spreadsheet". The only thing to enter is the file name...
  9. p0mme

    Apple Music (the Itunes replacement, not the streaming subscription) 'up next'

    Music on MacOS: using the ⌥ Option key as quicker way to click & choose several ‘up next tracks’ 👋🏻 👋🏻 For as long as I can remember in iTunes on Macs, I used the ⌥ Option key as a short-cut to click & choose ‘up next tracks’ Press & hold the option key, then click click click in the first...
    • p0mme
    • Thread
    • macos music app shortcuts
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  10. L

    I need help with a specific shortcut

    Hey everyone! I am looking for a pretty specific command to use in a shortcut: Disable Screen Saver and Standby For explanation: I am an event technician and often I use my MacBook Pro connected to our big PA. I need to start audio Cues on a short notice and my screen saver and standby mode...
    • lpiet
    • Thread
    • screen saver shortcuts standby
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  11. M

    Automatically turn work SIM off and on at set times

    I have two SIM's (phone numbers) in my iPhone, one for work and one for personal. For years I've been wanting a way to automatically have my work line turn off at 5:30pm each weekday, then turn back on at 9:00am. This is to prevent clients from calling / messaging me after hours, which they do...
  12. Bertpatroons

    Shortcut for Keyboard Preferences

    I'm looking for a fast way to get to the keyboard preferences. I regularely have to change the "Use F1, F2 as standard keys" option. Ideally I can make a shortcut for that option, otherwise a shortcut for the keyboard prefs would be nice. I now use Option F9 to get to the sound preferences...
  13. M

    Mail app keyboard shortcut to display Rules?

    I'd like to have a shortcut when in Mail to display the Rules I have defined. I've opened App Shortcuts and can get part of the way there by creating a custom shortcut to get to the Mail Settings with: Mail->Settings... But how do I then select "Rules"? Nothing seems to work. I'm running...
  14. S

    macOS Operation Not Permitted when using "Run Shell Script" action in Shortcuts macOS Sonoma

    I created a simple shortcut that prompts me for the number of copies I want to print along with the paper type. It then runs an "lpr" command in ZSH using the "Run Shell Script" action in Shortcuts. The shortcut worked fine until I updated to Sonoma. Now I get an "Operation Not Permitted" error...
  15. S

    BBC Sounds and Siri

    Hi, I created a shortcut to play Radio 5 Sports Extra on BBC Sounds, using the 'add action', apps, and selecting BBC Sounds and then selecting the radio station listed. I can tap on the shortcut and it works, but it will NOT work with Siri no matter how many times I try. It just says: 'Sorry...
    • Silverback25
    • Thread
    • bbc sounds shortcuts shortcuts app siri
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 16
  16. P

    Screenshot workflow shortcuts

    I like the default screenshot App of MacOS quite a lot, but I am wondering if I can even improve this workflow so that I automatically copy it to my clipboard when I take the screenshot? At the moment I am always pressing CMD+Sift+4, select what to screenshot and then click with my mouse on...
    • phl92
    • Thread
    • screenshot shortcuts
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  17. L

    Shortcut URL to get to Hide My Email in System Preferences (macOS)

    I'm trying to create a shortcut in macOS to open the Hide My Email subsection SystemPreferences -> AppleID -> iCloud -> Hide My Email, but I can only get to the iCloud subsection with: x-apple.systempreferences:com.apple.systempreferences.AppleIDSettings?iCloud Has anyone been able to figure...
  18. Sovon Halder

    iPhone 13 How to set up low battery notification on iPhone?

    Every now and then when I head out and look at my watch or pick up the earbuds, I see that my device is out of battery. My experience using these gadgets are very good otherwise. If possible, I just need to set up a notification system that alerts me on my iPhone 13, for 2 things: An alert when...
    • Sovon Halder
    • Thread
    • alert battery iphone low battery notification shortcuts
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iPhone
  19. purdnost

    Shortcuts Bug? Apple Music Playlists

    I have configured shortcuts for different decades of music: Here is an example of the configuration: The first time I ran one of the shortcuts, it created a playlist in Music with all of the music in my library for that decade. However, when I ran a different decade shortcut, it created...
    • purdnost
    • Thread
    • date decades filter music release date shortcut shortcuts sort
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iOS 16
  20. L

    How to make app command run automatically on login?

    can't find a better place to post this but my issues is ... that I have this program that needs to be manually run and I want to have a function of the app run automaticly everytime I login. I have no experience with AppleScrit, shells scripts, I have used Automator a few times for stuff. I lost...
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