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@@ -62,19 +62,19 @@ format. If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact
@email{emacs-faq@@lerner.co.il, the FAQ maintainers}.
@menu
* FAQ notation::
* General questions::
* Getting help::
* Status of Emacs::
* Common requests::
* Bugs and problems::
* Compiling and installing Emacs::
* Finding Emacs and related packages::
* Major packages and programs::
* Key bindings::
* Alternate character sets::
* Mail and news::
* Concept index::
* FAQ notation::
* General questions::
* Getting help::
* Status of Emacs::
* Common requests::
* Bugs and problems::
* Compiling and installing Emacs::
* Finding Emacs and related packages::
* Major packages and programs::
* Key bindings::
* Alternate character sets::
* Mail and news::
* Concept index::
@end menu
@c ------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -88,11 +88,11 @@ you are reading the FAQ, or if you are confused by notation or terms
used in the FAQ.
@menu
* Basic keys::
* Extended commands::
* On-line manual::
* File-name conventions::
* Common acronyms::
* Basic keys::
* Extended commands::
* On-line manual::
* File-name conventions::
* Common acronyms::
@end menu
@node Basic keys, Extended commands, FAQ notation, FAQ notation
@@ -323,13 +323,13 @@ This chapter contains general questions having to do with Emacs, the
Free Software Foundation, and related organizations.
@menu
* The LPF::
* Real meaning of copyleft::
* Guidelines for newsgroup postings::
* Newsgroup archives::
* Reporting bugs::
* Unsubscribing from Emacs lists::
* Contacting the FSF::
* The LPF::
* Real meaning of copyleft::
* Guidelines for newsgroup postings::
* Newsgroup archives::
* Reporting bugs::
* Unsubscribing from Emacs lists::
* Contacting the FSF::
@end menu
@node The LPF, Real meaning of copyleft, General questions, General questions
@@ -535,16 +535,16 @@ files @file{etc/ORDERS}, @file{ORDERS.EUROPE}, and @file{ORDERS.JAPAN}.
This chapter tells you how to get help with Emacs
@menu
* Basic editing::
* Learning how to do something::
* Getting a printed manual::
* Emacs Lisp documentation::
* Installing Texinfo documentation::
* Printing a Texinfo file::
* Viewing Info files outside of Emacs::
* Informational files for Emacs::
* Help installing Emacs::
* Obtaining the FAQ::
* Basic editing::
* Learning how to do something::
* Getting a printed manual::
* Emacs Lisp documentation::
* Installing Texinfo documentation::
* Printing a Texinfo file::
* Viewing Info files outside of Emacs::
* Informational files for Emacs::
* Help installing Emacs::
* Obtaining the FAQ::
@end menu
@node Basic editing, Learning how to do something, Getting help, Getting help
@@ -766,7 +766,7 @@ installing. Follow the examples already in this file. The format is:
* Topic: (relative-pathname). Short description of topic.
@end example
@end enumerate
@end enumerate
If you want to install Info files and you don't have the necessary
privileges, you have several options:
@@ -1065,10 +1065,10 @@ This chapter gives you basic information about Emacs, including its
latest version status.
@menu
* Origin of the term Emacs::
* Latest version of Emacs::
* New in Emacs 20::
* New in Emacs 21::
* Origin of the term Emacs::
* Latest version of Emacs::
* New in Emacs 20::
* New in Emacs 21::
@end menu
@node Origin of the term Emacs, Latest version of Emacs, Status of Emacs, Status of Emacs
@@ -1160,55 +1160,55 @@ and on @code{xterm} with @kbd{emacs -nw}.
@cindex Common requests
@menu
* Setting up a customization file::
* Debugging a customization file::
* Colors on a TTY::
* Displaying the current line or column::
* Displaying the current file name in the titlebar::
* Turning on abbrevs by default::
* Turning on auto-fill by default::
* Associating modes with files::
* Working with unprintable characters::
* Highlighting a region::
* Controlling case sensitivity::
* Wrapping words automatically::
* Spell-checkers::
* Checking TeX and *roff documents::
* Changing load-path::
* Using an already running Emacs process::
* Compiler error messages::
* Indenting switch statements::
* Customizing C and C++ indentation::
* Horizontal scrolling::
* Overwrite mode::
* Turning off beeping::
* Turning the volume down::
* Automatic indentation::
* Matching parentheses::
* Hiding #ifdef lines::
* Repeating commands::
* Valid X resources::
* Evaluating Emacs Lisp code::
* Changing the length of a Tab::
* Inserting > at the beginning of each line::
* Underlining paragraphs::
* Repeating a command as many times as possible::
* Forcing the cursor to remain in the same column::
* Forcing Emacs to iconify itself::
* Using regular expressions::
* Replacing text across multiple files::
* Documentation for etags::
* Disabling backups::
* Disabling auto-save-mode::
* Going to a line by number::
* Modifying pull-down menus::
* Deleting menus and menu options::
* Turning on syntax highlighting::
* Scrolling only one line::
* Replacing highlighted text::
* Editing MS-DOS files::
* Filling paragraphs with a single space::
* Escape sequences in shell output::
* Setting up a customization file::
* Debugging a customization file::
* Colors on a TTY::
* Displaying the current line or column::
* Displaying the current file name in the titlebar::
* Turning on abbrevs by default::
* Turning on auto-fill by default::
* Associating modes with files::
* Working with unprintable characters::
* Highlighting a region::
* Controlling case sensitivity::
* Wrapping words automatically::
* Spell-checkers::
* Checking TeX and *roff documents::
* Changing load-path::
* Using an already running Emacs process::
* Compiler error messages::
* Indenting switch statements::
* Customizing C and C++ indentation::
* Horizontal scrolling::
* Overwrite mode::
* Turning off beeping::
* Turning the volume down::
* Automatic indentation::
* Matching parentheses::
* Hiding #ifdef lines::
* Repeating commands::
* Valid X resources::
* Evaluating Emacs Lisp code::
* Changing the length of a Tab::
* Inserting > at the beginning of each line::
* Underlining paragraphs::
* Repeating a command as many times as possible::
* Forcing the cursor to remain in the same column::
* Forcing Emacs to iconify itself::
* Using regular expressions::
* Replacing text across multiple files::
* Documentation for etags::
* Disabling backups::
* Disabling auto-save-mode::
* Going to a line by number::
* Modifying pull-down menus::
* Deleting menus and menu options::
* Turning on syntax highlighting::
* Scrolling only one line::
* Replacing highlighted text::
* Editing MS-DOS files::
* Filling paragraphs with a single space::
* Escape sequences in shell output::
@end menu
@node Setting up a customization file, Colors on a TTY, Common requests, Common requests
@@ -1307,7 +1307,7 @@ As of Emacs 20, you can similarly display the current column with
@kbd{M-x column-number-mode}, or by putting the form
@lisp
(setq column-number-mode t)
(setq column-number-mode t)
@end lisp
@noindent
@@ -1612,7 +1612,7 @@ or by invoking @code{server-start} from @file{.emacs}:
When this is done, Emacs creates a Unix domain socket.
The socket is either named @file{.emacs_server}, in the user's home directory,
or @file{esrv-@var{userid}-@var{systemname}}, in the @file{/tmp}
directory, depending on your system. See @var{server-socket-name}.
directory, depending on your system. See @code{server-socket-name}.
To get your news reader, mail reader, etc., to invoke
@samp{emacsclient}, try setting the environment variable @code{EDITOR}
@@ -1625,7 +1625,7 @@ instead. Examples:
setenv EDITOR emacsclient
# using full pathname
setenv EDITOR /usr/local/emacs/etc/emacsclient
setenv EDITOR /usr/local/emacs/etc/emacsclient
# sh command:
EDITOR=emacsclient ; export EDITOR
@@ -1830,7 +1830,7 @@ In Emacs 20, use the @code{hscroll-mode}. Here is some information from
the documentation, available by typing @kbd{C-h f hscroll-mode @key{RET}}:
Automatically scroll horizontally when the point moves off the
left or right edge of the window.
left or right edge of the window.
@itemize @minus
@item
@@ -1848,7 +1848,7 @@ Type @kbd{M-x hscroll-global-mode} to enable it in every buffer.
@item
@code{hscroll-margin} controls how close the cursor can get to the
edge of the window.
edge of the window.
@item
@code{hscroll-step-percent} controls how far to jump once we decide to do so.
@@ -1882,7 +1882,7 @@ That is, put the following in your @code{TERMCAP} environment variable
(assuming you have one):
@example
... :vb=: ...
... :vb=: ...
@end example
And evaluate the following Lisp form:
@@ -2115,7 +2115,7 @@ about them.
@section How do I change Emacs's idea of the @key{TAB} character's length?
@cindex Tab length
@cindex Length of tab character
@cindex @code{default-tab-width}
@cindex @code{default-tab-width}
Set the variable @code{default-tab-width}. For example, to set
@key{TAB} stops every 10 characters, insert the following in your
@@ -2368,8 +2368,8 @@ new definition to the appropriate keymap. Adding a @samp{Forward Word}
item to the @samp{Edit} menu thus requires the following Lisp code:
@lisp
(define-key global-map
[menu-bar edit forward]
(define-key global-map
[menu-bar edit forward]
'("Forward word" . forward-word))
@end lisp
@@ -2685,21 +2685,21 @@ known problems with building and using Emacs on specific platforms;
type @kbd{C-h P} to read it.
@menu
* Problems with very large files::
* ^M in the shell buffer::
* Shell process exits abnormally::
* Problems with Shell Mode on MS-Windows::
* Termcap/Terminfo entries for Emacs::
* Spontaneous entry into isearch-mode::
* Problems talking to certain hosts::
* Errors with init files::
* Emacs ignores X resources::
* Emacs ignores frame parameters::
* Emacs takes a long time to visit files::
* Editing files with $ in the name::
* Shell mode loses the current directory::
* Security risks with Emacs::
* Dired claims that no file is on this line::
* Problems with very large files::
* ^M in the shell buffer::
* Shell process exits abnormally::
* Problems with Shell Mode on MS-Windows::
* Termcap/Terminfo entries for Emacs::
* Spontaneous entry into isearch-mode::
* Problems talking to certain hosts::
* Errors with init files::
* Emacs ignores X resources::
* Emacs ignores frame parameters::
* Emacs takes a long time to visit files::
* Editing files with $ in the name::
* Shell mode loses the current directory::
* Security risks with Emacs::
* Dired claims that no file is on this line::
@end menu
@node Problems with very large files, ^M in the shell buffer, Bugs and problems, Bugs and problems
@@ -3000,7 +3000,7 @@ by the following environment variables:
@item @code{XFILESEARCHPATH}
@item @code{XUSERFILESEARCHPATH}
@item @code{XAPPLRESDIR}
@item @code{XAPPLRESDIR}
@end itemize
@@ -3021,7 +3021,7 @@ specified on the command line, with the @samp{-xrm RESOURCESTRING} option,
@item
then in the value of the @samp{XENVIRONMENT} environment variable,
@itemize @minus
@itemize @minus
@item
or if that is unset, in the file named
@@ -3050,13 +3050,13 @@ then in the files listed in @samp{XUSERFILESEARCHPATH},
@item
or in files named @file{@var{lang}/Emacs} in directories listed in
@samp{XAPPLRESDIR} (where @var{lang} is the value of the @code{LANG}
environment variable), if the @samp{LANG} environment variable is set,
environment variable), if the @samp{LANG} environment variable is set,
@item
or in files named Emacs in the directories listed in @samp{XAPPLRESDIR}
@item
or in @file{~/@var{lang}/Emacs} (if the @code{LANG} environment variable
is set),
@item
@item
or in @file{~/Emacs},
@end itemize
@@ -3261,10 +3261,10 @@ dired, @code{dired-move-to-filename-regexp}.
@cindex Compiling and installing Emacs
@menu
* Installing Emacs::
* Updating Emacs::
* Problems building Emacs::
* Linking with -lX11 fails::
* Installing Emacs::
* Updating Emacs::
* Problems building Emacs::
* Linking with -lX11 fails::
@end menu
@node Installing Emacs, Updating Emacs, Compiling and installing Emacs, Compiling and installing Emacs
@@ -3320,7 +3320,7 @@ changing the Emacs version (@value{VER}), as necessary. Once
@code{gunzip} has finished doing its job, a file by the name of
@file{emacs-@value{VER}.tar} should be in your build directory.
@item
@item
@code{tar}, the @dfn{tape archiving} program, which moves multiple files
into and out of archive files, or @dfn{tarfiles}. All of the files
comprising the Emacs source come in a single tarfile, and must be
@@ -3358,8 +3358,8 @@ Window system support) with the following commands:
@example
cd emacs-@value{VER} # change directory to emacs-@value{VER}
./configure # configure Emacs for your particular system
make # use Makefile to build components, then Emacs
./configure # configure Emacs for your particular system
make # use Makefile to build components, then Emacs
@end example
If the @code{make} completes successfully, the odds are fairly good that
@@ -3467,22 +3467,22 @@ To get the Xmenu stuff to work, you need to find a copy of MIT's
@cindex Finding Emacs and related packages
@menu
* Finding Emacs on the Internet::
* Finding a package with particular functionality::
* Packages that do not come with Emacs::
* Submitting to the Emacs Lisp Archive::
* Current GNU distributions::
* Difference between Emacs and XEmacs::
* Emacs for MS-DOS::
* Emacs for Windows::
* Emacs for OS/2::
* Emacs for Atari ST::
* Emacs for the Amiga ::
* Emacs for NeXTSTEP::
* Emacs for Apple computers::
* Emacs for VMS and DECwindows::
* Modes for various languages::
* Translating names to IP addresses::
* Finding Emacs on the Internet::
* Finding a package with particular functionality::
* Packages that do not come with Emacs::
* Submitting to the Emacs Lisp Archive::
* Current GNU distributions::
* Difference between Emacs and XEmacs::
* Emacs for MS-DOS::
* Emacs for Windows::
* Emacs for OS/2::
* Emacs for Atari ST::
* Emacs for the Amiga ::
* Emacs for NeXTSTEP::
* Emacs for Apple computers::
* Emacs for VMS and DECwindows::
* Modes for various languages::
* Translating names to IP addresses::
@end menu
@node Finding Emacs on the Internet, Finding a package with particular functionality, Finding Emacs and related packages, Finding Emacs and related packages
@@ -3490,7 +3490,7 @@ To get the Xmenu stuff to work, you need to find a copy of MIT's
@cindex Finding Emacs on the Internet
@cindex Snail mail, ordering Emacs via
@cindex Postal service, ordering Emacs via
@cindex Distribution, retrieving Emacs
@cindex Distribution, retrieving Emacs
@cindex Internet, retrieving from
Look in the files @file{etc/DISTRIB} and @file{etc/FTP} for information
@@ -3506,7 +3506,7 @@ archive sites that make GNU software available.
@section How do I find a Emacs Lisp package that does XXX?
@cindex Package, finding
@cindex Finding an Emacs Lisp package
@cindex Functionality, finding a particular package
@cindex Functionality, finding a particular package
First of all, you should check to make sure that the package isn't
already available. For example, typing @kbd{M-x apropos @key{RET}
@@ -3923,8 +3923,8 @@ files. You can get this information by e-mail:
@example
To: dns@@[134.214.84.25] (to grasp.insa-lyon.fr)
Body: ip XXX.YYY.ZZZ (or "help" for more information
and options - no quotes)
Body: ip XXX.YYY.ZZZ (or "help" for more information
and options - no quotes)
@end example
@noindent
@@ -3941,18 +3941,18 @@ Body: site XXX.YYY.ZZZ
@cindex Major packages and programs
@menu
* VM::
* Supercite::
* Calc::
* VIPER::
* AUC-TeX::
* BBDB::
* Ispell::
* w3-mode::
* EDB::
* Mailcrypt::
* JDE::
* Patch::
* VM::
* Supercite::
* Calc::
* VIPER::
* AUC-TeX::
* BBDB::
* Ispell::
* w3-mode::
* EDB::
* Mailcrypt::
* JDE::
* Patch::
@end menu
@node VM, Supercite, Major packages and programs, Major packages and programs
@@ -4281,24 +4281,24 @@ jde-subscribe@@sunsite.auc.dk
@cindex Key bindings
@menu
* Binding keys to commands::
* Invalid prefix characters::
* Terminal setup code works after Emacs has begun::
* Using function keys under X::
* Working with function and arrow keys::
* X key translations for Emacs::
* Handling C-s and C-q with flow control::
* Binding C-s and C-q::
* Backspace invokes help::
* stty and Backspace key::
* Swapping keys::
* Producing C-XXX with the keyboard::
* No Meta key::
* No Escape key::
* Compose Character::
* Binding combinations of modifiers and function keys::
* Meta key does not work in xterm::
* ExtendChar key does not work as Meta::
* Binding keys to commands::
* Invalid prefix characters::
* Terminal setup code works after Emacs has begun::
* Using function keys under X::
* Working with function and arrow keys::
* X key translations for Emacs::
* Handling C-s and C-q with flow control::
* Binding C-s and C-q::
* Backspace invokes help::
* stty and Backspace key::
* Swapping keys::
* Producing C-XXX with the keyboard::
* No Meta key::
* No Escape key::
* Compose Character::
* Binding combinations of modifiers and function keys::
* Meta key does not work in xterm::
* ExtendChar key does not work as Meta::
@end menu
@node Binding keys to commands, Invalid prefix characters, Key bindings, Key bindings
@@ -4690,7 +4690,7 @@ instead:
(global-set-key "\C-h" 'delete-backward-char)
;;; overrides mark-whole-buffer
(global-set-key "\C-xh" 'help-command)
(global-set-key "\C-xh" 'help-command)
@end lisp
@noindent
@@ -4819,7 +4819,7 @@ generates @key{ESC}. If not, the following form can be used to bind it:
@lisp
;;; F11 is the documented ESC replacement on DEC terminals.
(define-key function-key-map [f11] [?\e])
(define-key function-key-map [f11] [?\e])
@end lisp
@node Compose Character, Binding combinations of modifiers and function keys, No Escape key, Key bindings
@@ -4971,10 +4971,10 @@ undesirable if you actually intend to use them.
@cindex Alternate character sets
@menu
* Emacs does not display 8-bit characters::
* Inputting eight-bit characters::
* Kanji and Chinese characters::
* Right-to-left alphabets::
* Emacs does not display 8-bit characters::
* Inputting eight-bit characters::
* Kanji and Chinese characters::
* Right-to-left alphabets::
@end menu
@node Emacs does not display 8-bit characters, Inputting eight-bit characters, Alternate character sets, Alternate character sets
@@ -5043,27 +5043,27 @@ several ftp sites in Israel may also have the necessary files.
@cindex Mail and news
@menu
* Changing the included text prefix::
* Saving a copy of outgoing mail::
* Expanding aliases when sending mail::
* Rmail thinks all messages are one big one::
* Sorting the messages in an Rmail folder::
* Rmail writes to /usr/spool/mail::
* Recovering mail files when Rmail munges them::
* Replying to the sender of a message::
* MIME with Emacs mail packages::
* Automatically starting a mail or news reader::
* Reading news with Emacs::
* Gnus does not work with NNTP::
* Viewing articles with embedded underlining::
* Saving a multi-part Gnus posting::
* Starting Gnus faster::
* Catching up in all newsgroups::
* Killing based on nonstandard headers::
* Removing flashing messages::
* Catch-up is slow in Gnus::
* Gnus hangs for a long time::
* Learning more about Gnus::
* Changing the included text prefix::
* Saving a copy of outgoing mail::
* Expanding aliases when sending mail::
* Rmail thinks all messages are one big one::
* Sorting the messages in an Rmail folder::
* Rmail writes to /usr/spool/mail::
* Recovering mail files when Rmail munges them::
* Replying to the sender of a message::
* MIME with Emacs mail packages::
* Automatically starting a mail or news reader::
* Reading news with Emacs::
* Gnus does not work with NNTP::
* Viewing articles with embedded underlining::
* Saving a multi-part Gnus posting::
* Starting Gnus faster::
* Catching up in all newsgroups::
* Killing based on nonstandard headers::
* Removing flashing messages::
* Catch-up is slow in Gnus::
* Gnus hangs for a long time::
* Learning more about Gnus::
@end menu
@node Changing the included text prefix, Saving a copy of outgoing mail, Mail and news, Mail and news
@@ -5262,7 +5262,7 @@ best fix I've been able to come up with:
@end lisp
@node MIME with Emacs mail packages, Automatically starting a mail or news reader, Replying to the sender of a message, Mail and news
@section How can I get my favorite Emacs mail package to support MIME?
@section How can I get my favorite Emacs mail package to support MIME?
@cindex MIME and Emacs mail packages
@cindex Mail packages and MIME
@cindex FAQ for MIME and Emacs