

A macro is just a sequence of slash commands, which are executed in order when you execute the macro. The purpose of a Macro is to allow you to create some very simple custom actions or tasks, based on the existing game actions. You also have emotes (eg /laugh, /bow, /dance).įinally, there is one very special slash command "/script", explained later. yell, /chatlist) or give you information (/who).

follow, /assist, /cast), others are chat related commands (e.g. Some are designed to perform game actions (e.g. There are several types of slash commands. You can get a list of some of the slash commands by typing "/help". If you target a friendly and type "/follow" (without the quotes), you start following them. An example would be the "/follow" command. You can give these commands directly by typing them into the chat box. WoW allows you to give simple commands to the game in the form of a slash (/) followed by the name of the command. To understand how everything else works, you need to know what a Slash Command is. This page explains the basic concepts for WoW development and UI Customization, by explaining basic parts like: Macros, Scripts and AddOns for those who are beginners. Note: some sections may not have been updated since before WoW 2.0, so some of the examples may no longer be valid.
