How to use Variables in Shortcuts App on Mac

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
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    In this, the third in a series of videos about Shortcuts App on Mac, I show why you need to know about variables and explain what they are.
    I show how to ask for an input from a user and use that in a later action. I first do this using the magic variable method that is available in Shortcuts, but then also explain why it is better to use named explicit variables.... something that is essential later in the series when we are creating more complex shortcuts.
    Beginners Guid To Shortcuts video series:
    1.) Shortcuts App on Mac for Beginners - • Shortcuts App on Mac f...
    2.) How to use Shortcuts App on Mac - • How to use Shortcuts A...
    3.) How to Use Variables in Shortcuts App - • How to use Variables i...
    4.) What to Know about Data Types in Shortcuts App - • What to Know about Dat...
    5.) how you can use stream deck with shortcuts app - • how you can use stream...
    6.) using shortcuts app with notes - • Using Shortcuts App wi...
    00:00 Introduction
    00:24 What is a variable in Shortcuts App?
    01:35 Asking for input in Mac OS Shortcuts App
    03:25 Triggering Alerts with Mac OS Shortcuts App
    04:30 Using Magic Variables in Shortcuts App
    08:25 Setting Explicit Variables in Shortcuts App
    10:50 Generating QR Code from URL Shortcut
    13:40 Generate QR code from clipboard Shortcut
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 18

  • @GamerG_Want_Avacado
    @GamerG_Want_Avacado 4 місяці тому +2

    This is the only video that helped me. This man is absolutely amazing. Subbed.

  • @964cuplove
    @964cuplove Місяць тому +1

    2 years on VERY helpful - thx a lot !!

  • @ny6901
    @ny6901 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the step-by-step and attention to detail. I’m enjoying this series on Shortcuts. I’ve Avoided until now.

    • @TakeOneTech
      @TakeOneTech  Місяць тому

      You're welcome! Glad it is helpful :- )

  • @yashkaranjai
    @yashkaranjai Рік тому

    Amazing. This is the first time I could actually create a shortcut that is useful to me. Thanks a lot.

  • @JasonParkerMagic
    @JasonParkerMagic Рік тому +2

    super helpful, thanks! :)

    • @TakeOneTech
      @TakeOneTech  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome Jason! Glad it was helpful :-)

  • @peterpayne2219
    @peterpayne2219 4 місяці тому

    Very easy to understand! For some reason I am a huge user of Keyboard Maestro, to the point that Iit says it's saved me 17 months of my life, but I never properly taught myself Shortcuts for Mac and iOS. Subscribed! (Also, you should consider doing keyboard maestro content.)

  • @Spacepack
    @Spacepack Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this!

  • @paddytb
    @paddytb Рік тому +2

    Great series for kickstarting shortcut creation - thanks!

    • @TakeOneTech
      @TakeOneTech  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! Glad it was useful!

  • @schoepsms
    @schoepsms Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @THETEAMFROMMARS
    @THETEAMFROMMARS Рік тому

    Hi Alec, I’m no expert on shortcuts or programming so I’m wondering what is the benefit of adding the extra variable actions when you can rename the Magic variables instead and keep the shortcut shorter and tidier?

  • @PaulinaJuba
    @PaulinaJuba Рік тому

    Hey! Do you know where to get the device hostname? I thought it might be how I called my device, but I've tried, and it didn't work. Would appreciate your help, thanks!

  • @TheKayakingSnowboarder
    @TheKayakingSnowboarder 2 місяці тому +1

    Do you have a video about regex group to variable? Looking to convert a UTC sting to PST datetime that is embedded in a file name.

    • @TakeOneTech
      @TakeOneTech  Місяць тому

      Sorry, I don't have a video about that!

  • @Trackhoe075
    @Trackhoe075 Рік тому

    So hard to focus with all the oops and jumping here and jumping there!
    I’ll continue elsewhere