Welcome to the first of many AppleScript and Automator “how-tos.” These tips are mostly geared toward Mac users who may know a little AppleScript, but want to learn more. whether you’ve never opened Script Editor or Automator these tips will plus help you get up to speed.

First things first, what the heck is AppleScript? It is an easy-to-use and easy-to-learn programming language. AppleScript was created in the early 90s as a simple

way for society to create their own custom automation programs. that is one of the reasons the Mac remains popular in the printing and creative industry, where users can take large work flows and automate them relatively quickly.