If you play video games frequently, you may be accustomed to pressing numerous keys and mouse buttons simultaneously to carry out specific game operations. However, in some circumstances—particularly during stressful game situations—too it’s difficult to make it work. This is precisely the situation where macros come into play, as they effectively offload the activities that you would otherwise have to complete manually by pressing a number of keys or buttons. In order to help with repeated work, macros are defined as a sequence of keystrokes, mouse actions, and even waits that can be replayed. To record a macro, typically compatible hardware is used in addition to a piece of software. You’re in luck if you buy a Logitech gaming mouse or keyboard because the firm offers its own software that makes it simple to record a multi-key macro in a matter of seconds. Let’s look at how to construct a macro on a Logitech mouse and keyboard if you’re interested in making your own for gaming:
Create Macro For Logitech Gaming Mouse
Note: I used this software to construct a multi-key macro for my wireless Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum gaming mouse, and it always worked perfectly. You may do the same thing as long as your Logitech G gaming mouse is compatible.
We’ll be using the free Logitech Gaming Software that can be downloaded from the official support page to record macros. Once it’s installed, make sure your mouse is connected to your computer either wirelessly or cable depending on the mouse, then just follow the steps below to quickly build a macro:
- Choose your mouse from the devices section in the Logitech Gaming Software and click on the mouse icon as shown in the screenshot below.
- Right-click on the button that you want to assign the macro function to and click on Assign New Command . It s worth noting that only some buttons will have support for macro function assignment and they re usually located on the sides in Logitech mice.
- In the next pop-up menu, head over to the Multikey Macro section and click on Start Recording . Before recording, you can also choose to record delays between events.
- Once the recording has been initiated, you need to press a series of keys as per your requirement based on the game you re playing and then click on Stop Recording. In order to finally assign the macro, simply click on OK .
Create A Macro For Logitech Gaming Keyboard
Note: I used this software to construct a multi-key macro on the Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB keyboard, and it always worked perfectly. You can do the same provided that your Logitech G gaming keyboard is compatible.
With a few minor exceptions, the process is the same as the one we just covered for the Logitech mouse. Thus, by simply following the procedures listed below, you may quickly assign a macro to your Logitech gaming keyboard:
- Choose your keyboard from the devices section in the Logitech Gaming Software and click on the G key icon as shown in the screenshot below.
- Now, right click on any one of the 12 function keys located at the top of your keyboard and click on Assign New Command .
- Once the next menu pops up, head over to the Multikey Macro section and click on Start Recording . Here, you can also choose to record delays between events before you actually start the recording process.
- Now, you need to press a series of keys as per your requirement depending on the game you re playing and once you re done, click on Stop Recording. There s one additional option here which we didn t notice while assigning the macro for the mouse, and that s Repeat Options. You can either choose to repeat the macro functions while the key is pressed or toggled, which helps a lot for many gamers out there.
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Use Macros to Perform Actions Faster
You can play a game faster than your opponents by using macro functions, which drastically minimise the number of keys you need to press to complete an action. In fast-paced video games where every second counts, this makes a significant difference. We’re happy that we were able to assist you guys with the macro setup. So, are you prepared to delegate your tasks to your new Logitech gaming mouse or keyboard by assigning a macro to it? Please share your important insights in the comments box below to let us know what you think.