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@dfn{Info format}, which you read using an @dfn{Info reader}. You are |
@dfn{Info format}, which you read using an @dfn{Info reader}. You are |
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probably using an Info reader to read this now. |
probably using an Info reader to read this now. |
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There are two primary Info readers: @code{info}, a stand-alone program |
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designed just to read Info files, and the @code{info} package in GNU |
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Emacs, a general-purpose editor. At present, only the Emacs reader |
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@ifinfo |
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If you are new to the Info reader and want to learn how to use it, |
If you are new to the Info reader and want to learn how to use it, |
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type the command @kbd{h} now. It brings you to a programmed |
type the command @kbd{h} now. It brings you to a programmed |
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@comment node-name, next, previous, up |
@comment node-name, next, previous, up |
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@chapter Getting Started |
@chapter Getting Started |
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This first part of the Info manual describes how to get around inside |
This first part of this Info manual describes how to get around inside |
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of Info. The second part of the manual describes various advanced |
of Info. The second part of the manual describes various advanced |
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Info commands, and how to write an Info as distinct from a Texinfo |
Info commands, and how to write an Info as distinct from a Texinfo |
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file. The third part briefly explains how to generate Info files from |
file. The third part briefly explains how to generate Info files from |
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@item |
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Type @code{emacs} at the command line; then type @kbd{C-h i} |
Type @code{emacs} at the command line; then type @kbd{C-h i} |
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(@kbd{Control-h}, followed by @kbd{i}). This approach uses the Info |
(@kbd{Control-h}, followed by @kbd{i}). This approach uses the Info |
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mode of the Emacs program, an editor with many other capabilities. |
mode of the Emacs editor. |
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@end enumerate |
@end enumerate |
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In either case, then type @kbd{mInfo} (just the letters), followed by |
In either case, then type @kbd{mInfo} (just the letters), followed by |
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node, @samp{Help-^L}. |
node, @samp{Help-^L}. |
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@format |
@format |
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>> But do not type @kbd{n} yet. First, try the @kbd{p} command, |
>> But do not type @kbd{n} yet. First, try the @kbd{p} command, or |
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or click the middle mouse button on the @samp{Prev} link. That |
(in Emacs) click the middle mouse button on the @samp{Prev} link. |
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takes you to the @samp{Previous} node. Then use @kbd{n} to return here. |
That takes you to the @samp{Previous} node. Then use @kbd{n} to |
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@end format |
@end format |
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If you read this in Emacs, you will see an @samp{Info} item in the |
If you read this in Emacs, you will see an @samp{Info} item in the |
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coming up. |
coming up. |
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@format |
@format |
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>> Now do an @kbd{n}, or click the middle mouse button on the @samp{Next} |
>> Now do an @kbd{n}, or (in Emacs) click the middle mouse button on |
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link, to get to the node @samp{Help-^L} and learn more. |
the @samp{Next} link, to get to the node @samp{Help-^L} and learn more. |
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@end format |
@end format |
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@node Help-^L, Help-Inv, Help-P, Getting Started |
@node Help-^L, Help-Inv, Help-P, Getting Started |