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[[FigTxMacros]]

*Tx Macros* are an aid for sending brief, frequently used free-text
messages such as the example shown below.

image::tx-macros.png[align="center",alt="Tx Macros Screen"]

- To add a new message to the list, enter the desired text in the
entry field at top, then click *Add*.

- Remember that a transmitted free-text message is limited to 13
characters, including blanks.

- To remove an unwanted message, click on the message and then on
*Delete*.

- You can reorder your macro messages by using drag-and-drop. The
new order will be preserved when _WSJT-X_ is restarted.

- Messages can also be added from the main window's *Tx5*
  field. Simply hit [Enter] after the message has been entered.

- If the first word of a message is $DXCALL (or the shortened form
$DX), that word will be replaced on transmission by the base callsign
in the *DX Call* field.
