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-'''Macros''' are series of commands designed to be executed in series.
+Welcome to the macros section.  Here you will find sample macros others have developed to meet a particular need.  If you are unclear what a [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Slash_Commands|slash command]], [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Macros|macro]] or [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Scripts|script]] is, you are encouraged to visit the [[UI Beginners Guide]].  Although slash commands, macros and scripts are technically different, the term ''macro'' is often used loosely.
-A [[Macro|macro]] can consist of any number of ''[[Slash Command|/&lt;command&gt;]]''s or pure text to up 255 characters.  Users wishing to use more advanced commands are recommended to see the [[Interface Customization]] and [[World of Warcraft API]] sections.
+If you need detailed instructions for creating your first macro, please visit [[HOWTO: Make a Macro]].  If you have questions regarding the limitations and capabilities of macros, please visit [[UI FAQ/Macros and Scripts]].  If you have questions concerning the logic of a particular macro, you may find your answers under the [[World of Warcraft API]].
+This section is broken apart by macro use or application.  General purpose macros used by all classes can be found under [[Useful macros]].  Macros that are class specific can be found under the respective class page.
+{|
+| [[Image:IconSmall_Druid.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Druid|Druid]] || &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || [[Image:IconSmall_Paladin.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Paladin|Paladin]] || &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || [[Image:IconSmall_Shaman.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Shaman|Shaman]]
+|-
+| [[Image:IconSmall_Hunter.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Hunter|Hunter]] || &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || [[Image:IconSmall_Priest.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Priest|Priest]] || &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || [[Image:IconSmall_Warlock.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Warlock|Warlock]]
+|-
+| [[Image:IconSmall_Mage.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Mage|Mage]] || &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || [[Image:IconSmall_Rogue.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Rogue|Rogue]] || &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || [[Image:IconSmall_Warrior.gif]] [[Useful_macros/Warrior|Warrior]]
+|}
+You will notice a navigation box on many of the macro pages including this one.  This box can help you quickly move between various collections of macros.
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+One final note.  Macro functionality may change as Blizzard continues to evolve World of Warcraft.  Over time, some macros may cease to function.  Keep this in mind when working with a macro written by someone else.
-=== How to setup a macro ===
-#Type /macro
-#Press New
-#Enter a Name
-#Select an icon
-#[[HOWTO:Make a Macro|Make your macro]] (click link for details)
-Once your macro is made, you can either drag the icon to a toolbar or access it by typing /macro <name> from the command line.
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-'''Note on the /script command.''' You may include a /script [string] command in your macro, where [string] can be any valid chunk of [[Lua]] code. Multiple statements should be delimited with a semi-colon. The [[World of Warcraft API]] page lists global Lua functions that may be called.
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-=== Target Variable ===
-In a macro, the string %t will be automatically parsed into the name of your current target.
-== Also See ==
-* [[Most Used Macros]]
-* [[UI FAQ/Macros and Scripts]]
-* [[Macro FAQ]]
+Have fun and good luck!
 [[Category:Newbies]]
 [[Category:Macros]]
 [[Category:UI]]