The emacs text editor |  |
The emacs text editor | |
Abstract
A quick reference guide for the emacs text editor.
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Table of Contents
To edit a file named
f
emacs fTo edit file klarn, for example, and position the cursor initially on the 34th line:
emacs +34 klarn
C- | Control character: hold down the
control key while striking
another character. For example,
C-x is read as
“control-x.” |
M- | Prefix meta: that is, hold down
alt while pressing the other
key. You can, instead, press the escape
key (esc), then release it and
press the other key. For example, there are two
ways to go to the previous page
(M-v): hold down
alt while pressing
v, or press
esc and then press
v. |
| f1 | Function key F1 |