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add Mod2 = Super_L |
add Mod2 = Super_L |
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</pre></td></tr></table> |
</pre></td></tr></table> |
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<p>The first line says that the key that is currently called <code>Caps_Lock</code> |
<p>The first line says that the key that is currently called <code>Caps_Lock</code> |
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should no longer behave as a "lock" key. The second line says that |
should no longer behave as a “lock” key. The second line says that |
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this should now be called <code>Super_L</code> instead. The third line says that |
this should now be called <code>Super_L</code> instead. The third line says that |
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the key called <code>Super_L</code> should be a modifier key, which produces the |
the key called <code>Super_L</code> should be a modifier key, which produces the |
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<code>Mod2</code> modifier. |
<code>Mod2</code> modifier. |
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sequences you can bind commands to. See section <a href="xemacs_30.html#SEC368">Keymaps</a>, for information on |
sequences you can bind commands to. See section <a href="xemacs_30.html#SEC368">Keymaps</a>, for information on |
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creating keymaps. |
creating keymaps. |
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</p> |
</p> |
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<p> When we say "<kbd>C-n</kbd> moves down vertically one line" we are |
<p> When we say “<kbd>C-n</kbd> moves down vertically one line” we are |
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glossing over a distinction that is irrelevant in ordinary use but is |
glossing over a distinction that is irrelevant in ordinary use but is |
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vital in understanding how to customize Emacs. The function |
vital in understanding how to customize Emacs. The function |
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<code>next-line</code> is programmed to move down vertically. <kbd>C-n</kbd> |
<code>next-line</code> is programmed to move down vertically. <kbd>C-n</kbd> |
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things simple. To give the customizer the information needed, we often |
things simple. To give the customizer the information needed, we often |
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state the name of the command that really does the work in parentheses |
state the name of the command that really does the work in parentheses |
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after mentioning the key that runs it. For example, we will say that |
after mentioning the key that runs it. For example, we will say that |
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"The command <kbd>C-n</kbd> (<code>next-line</code>) moves point vertically |
“The command <kbd>C-n</kbd> (<code>next-line</code>) moves point vertically |
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down," meaning that <code>next-line</code> is a command that moves vertically |
down,” meaning that <code>next-line</code> is a command that moves vertically |
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down and <kbd>C-n</kbd> is a key that is standardly bound to it. |
down and <kbd>C-n</kbd> is a key that is standardly bound to it. |
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</p> |
</p> |
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<a name="IDX44"></a> |
<a name="IDX44"></a> |
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<p> While we are on the subject of information for customization only, |
<p> While we are on the subject of information for customization only, |
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it's a good time to tell you about <em>variables</em>. Often the |
it's a good time to tell you about <em>variables</em>. Often the |
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description of a command will say, "To change this, set the variable |
description of a command will say, “To change this, set the variable |
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<code>mumble-foo</code>." A variable is a name used to remember a value. |
<code>mumble-foo</code>.” A variable is a name used to remember a value. |
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Most of the variables documented in this manual exist just to facilitate |
Most of the variables documented in this manual exist just to facilitate |
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customization: some command or other part of Emacs uses the variable |
customization: some command or other part of Emacs uses the variable |
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and behaves differently depending on its setting. Until you are interested in |
and behaves differently depending on its setting. Until you are interested in |