Emacs

(Updated 2010 Aug 31)

Emacs

a text editor

The basics:

• • Emacs is a text editor which is found on most if not all Unix/X-Windows systems

  • Many of the more common commands can be found in the pull-down menus, but not all

  • More information can be found on the on-line help, and there is a very thorough guide on Cambridge's Web site

Syntax conventions here:

• • C-<stuff> = Ctrl-<stuff>

  • M-<stuff> = Alt-<stuff> or Esc-<stuff>

Navigation:

Editing:

File management:

Miscellaneous:

Help: