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(@code{exchange-point-and-mark}). |
(@code{exchange-point-and-mark}). |
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@kbd{C-s} when the mark is active does not alter the mark. |
Commands that normally set the mark before moving long distances (like |
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@kbd{M-<} and @kbd{C-s}) do not alter the mark in Transient Mark mode |
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when the mark is active. |
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@item |
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Some commands operate on the region if a region is active. For |
Some commands operate on the region if a region is active. For |
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Many commands that can move long distances, such as @kbd{M-<} |
Many commands that can move long distances, such as @kbd{M-<} |
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(@code{beginning-of-buffer}), start by setting the mark and saving the |
(@code{beginning-of-buffer}), start by setting the mark and saving the |
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old mark on the mark ring. This is to make it easier for you to move |
old mark on the mark ring. This is to make it easier for you to move |
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back later. Searches set the mark if they move point. You can tell |
back later. Searches set the mark if they move point. However, in |
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when a command sets the mark because it displays @samp{Mark set} in the |
Transient Mark mode, these commands do not set the mark when the mark |
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echo area. |
is already active. You can tell when a command sets the mark because |
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it displays @samp{Mark set} in the echo area. |
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If you want to move back to the same place over and over, the mark |
If you want to move back to the same place over and over, the mark |
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ring may not be convenient enough. If so, you can record the position |
ring may not be convenient enough. If so, you can record the position |