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How do I make macros that are available to all my players?

I realize that I'm probably missing something, but I just can't seem to figure out how to do it.  I clicked the checkbox to make the macros available on the macro quick bar, but that seems to only be available to me?  Do I have to upgrade my subscription so I can make a character sheet (we're using a system that isn't in the compendiums, so we'd need our own sheet) and link the macros to the sheet, or is there a way to do it without that?
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GiGs
Pro
Sheet Author
API Scripter
Go to any macro, and edit it. Now scroll down, and you'll find a Visible to Players option. By default, the macro editing tab is just too small to show this. It's an irritating design, and it's easy to forget that setting is there. Once you set it visible to players, they can access it the same way you can, and can add it to their own macro bar. Note:  each player sets up their own macro quickbar. You cant put macros on their bar. But they can do it themselves. If you want to make sure players have quick access to the macro, you can tick the Token Action box. But you should do this sparingly. This will add a button that appears whenever players select a token. Unfortunately it will appear on every token, so unless its specifically meant for a character's abilities, it's usually just better to just help the players add the macro to their quickbar.
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keithcurtis
Forum Champion
Marketplace Creator
API Scripter
To make a macro available to all players, there are two steps: 1) Make the macro available to "All Players" in the macro's permission field. 2) Tell the players so they can click the "Show in Macro Bar" themselves. Step 1 has to be done by you, but the check box for showing in the macro bar is player-dependent. Each player needs to do that part for themselves. Alternatively, you can 3) Make it a Token Action. In that case, it will appear on the Token Action Bar for any token that anyone selects.
So, yes, I was missing something basic.  Thanks!