Spending a little time with this book can save lots of time on thecomputer! AppleScript is object-oriented programming language used towrite script files to automate tasks and customize applications forthe Mac. AppleScript can automate much of what you do with your Maccomputer, saving time and helping you be more productive.Businesses and individuals frequently use it for: Batch processing File conversion and manipulation Performing tasks at specified times Transferring information between databases and otherapplications Creating automated workflows by linking the actions of multipleapplications to perform a series of related tasks Written by Tom Trinko, a Mac man since 1984,and author ofarticles for MacTutor and MacTech Journal,AppleScript For Dummies, 2nd Edition coverseverything from the basics to more advanced stuff, with informationon: Finding and installing AppleScript Using AppleScript to automate tasks in programs such as Word,Excel, FileMaker Pro, and the Mac OS Finder Arranging applications to work together to accomplish complextasks Controlling applications that aren?t even scriptable Taking advantage of tools that make composing AppleScriptprograms easy and fun Finding additional AppleScript information on the Internet andelsewhere With this book, you?ll discover how to script Internetactivities, iLife applications, and more. Then, instead of lettingyour computer and/or software dictate how you do things (and often,how you have to do them over and over and over), you take charge!You?ll agree ?this book is MacNificent!