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Viewing an application’s AppleScript dictionary

A dictionary contains a set of terms that are understood by an application or a scripting addition.

To find out which commands and objects you can use to control an application, you can use Script Editor to look at that application’s dictionary.

Terms in a dictionary are organized into groups of related terms called “suites.” Commands and objects are in bold text and comments are in italics.

To view an application’s AppleScript dictionary:

Step 1

In Script Editor, choose Window > Library.

Step 2

Double-click the name of the application in the Library window.

Step 3

Select a suite.

The terms belonging to the suite and their descriptions are displayed.

If a scriptable application doesn’t appear in the Library, see:

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AppleScript Language Guide