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+This action can be used to repeat one or more other actions. It will repeat either a fixed number of times, or only while a certain condition is met.+ +In many cases it will be sensible to use a wait before next within the loop to prevent very rapid firing of lots of actions.+
* '''''Fixed number'''''
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−Allows one or more actions to be repeated a fixed number of times.
−Selecting this option allows the user to specify exactly how many times the actions should be performed within the loop.
−It is ideal for situations where a fixed number of iterations is required, ensuring precision and control in the execution of the macro.
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+* ''''' While 'condition' '''''
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+Before executing any instruction inside the loop, the condition is first evaluated. If the condition is true, the code inside the loop is executed.
+This process of evaluating the condition and executing the code is repeated until the condition becomes false.
+If the condition is false from the start, the code inside the loop is not executed at all.
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+* ''''' Do once and repeat while 'condition' '''''
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+In this type of loop, the actions inside the loop are executed once before the condition is evaluated for the first time.
+After this first execution, the condition is evaluated.
+If the condition is true, the loop repeats. If it is false, the loop terminates.
+The distinguishing feature here is that the code inside the loop is guaranteed to be executed at least once, regardless of the initial condition.
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