A macro recorder is a program included with Microsoft Windows 3.1 (file name recorder.exe) that allowed a user to record mouse and keyboard functions and play those actions back. While this program still works in most versions of Windows, it is not included or supported in any version of Windows after Windows 3.1.

Macro, Software terms

An example of an alternative program that can be used for today’s computers is AutoHotkey.

  • How to create a macro in Microsoft Word and Excel.