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but it's more efficient to keep your hands in the standard position |
but it's more efficient to keep your hands in the standard position |
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and use the commands C-p, C-b, C-f, and C-n. These characters |
and use the commands C-p, C-b, C-f, and C-n. These characters |
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are equivalent to the four arrow keys, like this: |
are equivalent to the four arrow keys, like this: |
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Previous line, C-p |
Previous line, C-p |
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because you type the argument before the command it applies to. |
because you type the argument before the command it applies to. |
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For instance, C-u 8 C-f moves forward eight characters. |
For instance, C-u 8 C-f moves forward eight characters. |
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>> Try using C-n or C-p with a numeric argument, to move the cursor |
>> Try using C-n or C-p with a numeric argument, to move the cursor |
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to a line near this one with just one command. |
to a line near this one with just one command. |
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The part of the mode line inside the parentheses is to tell you what |
The part of the mode line inside the parentheses is to tell you what |
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editing modes you are in. The default mode is Fundamental which is |
editing modes you are in. The default mode is Fundamental which is |
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what you are using now. It is an example of a "major mode". |
what you are using now. It is an example of a "major mode". |
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Emacs has many different major modes. Some of them are meant for |
Emacs has many different major modes. Some of them are meant for |
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editing different languages and/or kinds of text, such as Lisp mode, |
editing different languages and/or kinds of text, such as Lisp mode, |