Language Guide

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For More Information 0
Getting Started 0
See the companion book Getting Started With AppleScript to learn what
hardware and software you need to use AppleScript; how to install
AppleScript; and how to run, record, and edit scripts.
Scripting Additions 0
Scripting additions are files that provide additional commands you can use in
scripts. A standard set of scripting additions comes with AppleScript. Scripting
additions are also sold commercially, included with applications, and
distributed through electronic bulletin boards and user groups.
For information about using the scripting additions that come with AppleScript,
see the companion book AppleScript Scripting Additions Guide: English Dialect.
Other AppleScript Dialects 0
A dialect is a version of the AppleScript language that resembles a particular
language. This guide describes the English dialect of AppleScript (also
called AppleScript English). This dialect uses words taken from the English
language and has an English-like syntax. Other dialects can use words from
other human languages, such as Japanese, and have a syntax that resembles
a specific human language or programming language.
For information about a specific dialect, see the version of the AppleScript
Language Guide for that dialect.
Scriptable Applications 0
Not all applications are scriptable. The advertising and packaging for an
application usually mention if it is scriptable. The documentation for a
scriptable application typically lists the AppleScript words that the application
understands.