Create a script macro for the syntax editor

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title: Create a script macro for the syntax editor
description: Administrators can define new script macros or modify existing script macros.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/api-reference/scripts/t\_ManageScriptMacros.html
release: australia
product: Scripts
classification: scripts
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [JavaScript syntax editor, Explore, Scripting, API implementation, API implementation and reference]
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# Create a script macro for the syntax editor

Administrators can define new script macros or modify existing script macros.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Script macros provide shortcuts for typing commonly used code. Several script macros are available by default. Administrators can define new or modify existing script macros.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Definition** > **Syntax Editor Macros**.

2.  Select **New** or select the macro to edit.

3.  Define the macro details with the fields listed in the table below.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Name|Macro keyword text users type to insert macro text.|
    |Comments|Description of the macro. This text appears when the user types help.|
    |Text|Full macro text that replaces the name in the editor.|


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