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which is also called @dfn{continuing} the line. (The display table can |
which is also called @dfn{continuing} the line. (The display table can |
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specify alternative indicators; see @ref{Display Tables}.) |
specify alternative indicators; see @ref{Display Tables}.) |
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@cindex fringes, and line continuation/truncation indicators |
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On a windowed display, the @samp{$} and @samp{\} indicators are |
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replaced with graphics bitmaps displayed on the thin areas right near |
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the window edges, called the @dfn{fringes}. |
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Note that continuation is different from filling; continuation happens |
Note that continuation is different from filling; continuation happens |
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on the screen only, not in the buffer contents, and it breaks a line |
on the screen only, not in the buffer contents, and it breaks a line |
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precisely at the right margin, not at a word boundary. @xref{Filling}. |
precisely at the right margin, not at a word boundary. @xref{Filling}. |
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about to be executed. |
about to be executed. |
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@defvar overlay-arrow-string |
@defvar overlay-arrow-string |
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@cindex fringe, and overlay arrow display |
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This variable holds the string to display to call attention to a |
This variable holds the string to display to call attention to a |
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particular line, or @code{nil} if the arrow feature is not in use. |
particular line, or @code{nil} if the arrow feature is not in use. |
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On a graphical display the contents of the string are ignored; instead a |
On a graphical display the contents of the string are ignored; instead a |
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@defopt indicate-empty-lines |
@defopt indicate-empty-lines |
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@tindex indicate-empty-lines |
@tindex indicate-empty-lines |
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@cindex fringes, and empty line indication |
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When this is non-@code{nil}, Emacs displays a special glyph in |
When this is non-@code{nil}, Emacs displays a special glyph in |
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each empty line at the end of the buffer, on terminals that |
each empty line at the end of the buffer, on terminals that |
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support it (window systems). |
support it (window systems). |