AppleScript Example with TextEdit

Let us take a look at how to write a simple AppleScript with TextEdit on the Mac.

1. Open TextEdit application
2. Write a simple "hello world" example.

   display dialog "Hello, World!"

3. Save the file with an extension - .scpt

   

4. When you double-click on the file, it will open up Script Editor.
5. Click on the run button and you should see a prompt with "Hello, World!"