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@@ -27,6 +27,25 @@ Note how the `gcode:` config option always starts at the beginning of
the line and subsequent lines in the G-Code macro never start at the
beginning.
+### Add a description to your macro
+
+To help identify the functionality a short description can be added.
+Add `description:` with a short text to describe the functionality.
+Default is "G-Code macro" if not specified.
+For example:
+
+```
+[gcode_macro blink_led]
+description: Blink my_led one time
+gcode:
+ SET_PIN PIN=my_led VALUE=1
+ G4 P2000
+ SET_PIN PIN=my_led VALUE=0
+```
+
+This will be showing is you use the `HELP` command or use the autocomplete
+function.
+
### Save/Restore state for G-Code moves
Unfortunately, the G-Code command language can be challenging to use.
diff --git a/docs/Config_Reference.md b/docs/Config_Reference.md
index e2930f1b..f09b90a9 100644
--- a/docs/Config_Reference.md
+++ b/docs/Config_Reference.md
@@ -1237,6 +1237,9 @@ G-Code macros (one may define any number of sections with a
# commands. Care should be taken when overriding commands as it can
# cause complex and unexpected results. The default is to not
# override an existing G-Code command.
+#description: G-Code macro
+# This will add a short description used at the HELP command or while
+# using the auto completion feature. Default "G-Code macro"
```
## [delayed_gcode]