Colored Chat Bind Shuffling Script in TF2 Casual!

I couldn't accept that we are not able to bind these colored messages...
So after a bit of research & vibe coding, I created a little script that copies the message to your clipboard, and then you just Ctrl+V into the chat.

5-7 Minute Setup Tutorial

This method lets you create multiple custom messages and cycle through them with hotkeys.
The only downside? You’ll need to press Ctrl+V to paste the message into chat after pressing your bind.

Takes a bit of time to set up, but works consistently by running a file.
Before you start, make sure to read everything in the original guide by clvr

Setting up the AutoHotkey Colored Chatbinds Script is very simple.

1. Download AutoHotkey[www.autohotkey.com]
   
2. Download any of my themed pre-made scripts from Ernoldus' Discord[discord.com], from GitHub[github.com], or use the clean template below to make your own.
   
3. (Optional) Download & use Notepad++[notepad-plus-plus.org] (not the normal notepad) to edit the scripts.
   
4. Double click the .ahk file to run it, and you are ready to go!

Using the AutoHotkey Script

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Using the AutoHotkey script requires a few steps :

1. Press Y or U
   (colored messages work only as dead, spectator or in team chat!)
   
2. Press your hotkey (like Numpad 0–9).
   It copies the message to your clipboard just like Ctrl+C
   
3. Press Ctrl+V to paste the bind in the chat.
   
4. Press Enter to send it.

Here's how I have the pre-made script set up, but everything is fully customizable!
Numpad 0 - Fake Achievements
Numpad 1 - has found: "Legit Looking Item"
Numpad 2 - has crafted: "Legit Looking Item"
Numpad 3 - has unboxed "Legit Looking Item"
Numpad 4 - has found: "Completely Fake item"
Numpad 5 - has unboxed: "Completely Fake item"
Numpad 6 - has crafted : "Completely Fake item"
Numpad 7 - Red Team Player Chat Color
Numpad 8 - Default White Chat Color
Numpad 9 - Blue Team Player Chat Color
Numpad * - Save the currently copied text to "/" for later use (think of it like putting an item in the other hand in minecraft)
Numpad / - Overwrite clipboard with whatever has been previously saved

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Script Template

If you would rather start from scratch, you can use this template :

#NoEnv
SendMode Input
SetTitleMatchMode, 2
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%

; === SETTINGS ===
delay := 150  ; Delay in ms

; === MESSAGE GROUPS ===
group0 := []
group0.push("Your Message Goes Here")

group1 := []
group1.push("Your Message Goes Here") 

; === GROUP INDICES ===
index0 := 1
index1 := 1

; === HOTKEY BINDS ===
;You can see the names of all keys here https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/v1/KeyList.htm
Numpad0::CopyMessage(group0, index0) ;Replace Numpad0 with your preferred bindkey
Numpad1::CopyMessage(group1, index1) ;Replace Numpad1 with your preferred bindkey

; === FUNCTION TO COPY TO CLIPBOARD ===
CopyMessage(group, ByRef index) {
    Clipboard := group[index]
    ClipWait
    index++
    if (index > group.MaxIndex())
        index := 1
}

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Trolling & Stealing Names

Once you’re familiar with how the colored chat message exploit works, and have a reliable AutoHotkey script in place for your keybinds.. (trust me, it makes life way easier!)
You can start utilizing everything we learned so far for some heavy duty trolling!

Demonstration

To see how this works in practice, you can check out this compilation:

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Step 1: Set a Blank Steam Name

To impersonate other players, your name must be invisible.

Copy this character:

ุ 

(this symbol appears as blank in-game)

Paste it into your Steam profile name, and click apply.
If your name is showing as <blank> it didn't work.


Here's how the end result should look:


This allows you to send messages that appear to come from anyone on the server.

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Step 2: Faking Messages

To create a fake message that appears to come from another player, follow this format: use the team color hex code, type the player's name, then switch back to the default white text color before adding your message.

Example 1:

XXXXXXX9ACDFFSaul GoodmanXXXXXXXFBECCB : Identity theft? Credit ruined? You know who to call - Better Call Saul!

Breakdown:

1. XXXXXXX - This is a special formatting string used in the chat.
   
   
2. 9ACDFF - The hex code for the blue team color.
   
   
3. Saul Goodman - The placeholder name of the player you're mimicking.
   
   
4. XXXXXXX - The same special string to reset formatting.
   
   
5. FBECCB - Hex code for the default white chat text color.
   
   
6. : - To replicate the format of in-game messages.
   
   
7. Then type your message as usual.

This will appear in chat as though Saul Goodman sent it.

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Example 2:

XXXXXXX9ACDFFSaul GoodmanXXXXXXXFBECCB has found: XXXXXXXFFD800$7.000.000 in cash!

Breakdown:

1. XXXXXXX - This is a special formatting string used in the chat.
   
   
2. 9ACDFF - The hex code for the blue team color.
   
   
3. Saul Goodman - The placeholder name of the player you're mimicking.
   
   
4. XXXXXXX - The same special string to reset formatting.
   
   
5. FBECCB - Hex code for the default white chat text color.
   
   
6. has found: - To replicate the format of in-game messages.
   
   
7. XXXXXXX - The same special string to reset formatting.
   
   
8. FFD800 - The hex code for generic items.
   
   
9. Then type your message as usual.

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Tips

• Use AutoHotkey’s save/load system to quickly switch between fake messages.
  
  
• Combine with colored name formatting for more believable results.
  
  
• Use team colors (Red: FF3D3D, Blue: 9ACDFF) to match the player’s team.
  
  
• This approach is meant for harmless fun - use responsibly!

💬 Need Help?
If you get stuck or just wanna say hi, join Ernoldus' Discord[discord.com] for support and script help.

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Hey clvr, sure that would be awesome!
Lets do it

[clvr]

Heya! Im the creator of the Colored Chat Guide and I was wondering if you'd like to add this to the guide so all of the info would be consolidated in one place. I'd add you as a contributor, link your video, and the section on chatbinds would be entirely up to your discretion. Lmk! No hard feelings if you'd rather keep it separate.