Several times a day I type the same URL (in text form) into website forms. I would like a simple script (or Automator action) that types the URL where I have a cursor placed.
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Best Answer
You may find it easier to use text substitutions instead of using AppleScript or Automator.
Go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Text and, in the Replace and With columns, assigned the text you want to type and what it will be replaced with.
For example, type
url1to have it replaced withhttps://www.google.comas shown in the image below.When you do type the Replace text, a small pop-up will show with the With text, press the Spacebar key to have the substitution take place, or the Esc key to cancel the action.