Is there a way to check last character at text cursor in the if then else condition?

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Application: Pages
I have assigned a hotkey to add some id in the format "#1234"
Sometimes my text will already have a placeholder "#" I want to automate the process of checking for the "#" at current cursor position and just add "1234" if "#" already exists.

KM has impressed me so far. Let's just hope there's a solution for this!

Thanks in anticipation

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Yes. Here's an example macro to get you started.
It does nothing but test for the character. You need to add the actions you want.
I tested using TextEdit, but it should work the same in any app, including Pages.

MACRO:   Test For Character Just Prior to Text Cursor [Example]

~~~ VER: 1.0    2018-07-14 ~~~

DOWNLOAD:

Test For Character Just Prior to Text Cursor [Example].kmmacros (5.1 KB)
Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.

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Questions?

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Oh wait, I think I didn't explain it right. I meant that the Pages document already has the # not the system clipboard

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I understand. Did you try the macro?
It selects the last character in the app, copies it to the clipboard, and then tests for the character. Read the macro. :wink:

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Oh sweet. Nice. Thanks

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Works like a charm!
You're the man!
Thanks a lot!

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