“Multi Left ←” Macro

Can't seem to get the single left arrow to perform as expected within this 'multi-press' macro.
Intermittently it may trigger once, but not then again as a single left arrow.
Also tried using AppleScript to 'type' the left arrow to no avail.
"tell application "System Events" to key code 28 using control down --left arrow"
The double and triple presses seem to work fine.
I've checked 'mission control' and other prefs for 'overriding' but find none.


Update**: Applescript does work if you use the right key code! 123 = left arrow, and of course without the control down.
But am still curious why the 'simulate key' left arrow does not work as expected.

“Multi Left ← Not working Version” Macro

Multi Left ←.kmmacros (22 KB)

Multi Left ← Working Version.kmmacros (23.6 KB)

You can't (shouldn't) use the same keystroke in both the trigger for the macro, and as one of its Actions. This results in unpredictable behavior.

So, to have a macro issue a keystroke of "←" (one or more), you need a different trigger, maybe "⌃←"

right! - thank you as always for your time. much appreciated.