[REBOL] Re: Rebol mode for Emacs
From: jeff:rebol at: 19-Dec-2000 11:11
Howdy, Dan:
> ... I can't figure out how to load rebol.el. There isn't a
> .emacs file as mentioned in the readme. Can anyone help with
> this?
>
> Thanks, Dan
Ah... someone makes the first steps into the world of
Emacs... < wiping away a sentimental tear... > (-:
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== Folks, please pardon this quick tip sheet on emacs ==
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So, with win emacs (or any emacs), to get to your .emacs,
do:
C-x C-f ~/.emacs
(Control-x Control-f is find-file.. probably your most
common emacs command)
Then you can add the stuff from the readme file.
You can always load an elisp file in emacs like this:
M-x load-file
I recommend working through the emacs tutorial when you
start out: (C-h T)
Also, you can always find out about various features in
emacs by doing:
M-x apropos
Those M- and C- mean Meta- and Control-, respectively,
meaning you press meta key (or escape) and press the thing
that comes after it, like: M-x means meta key plus the key
'x'. Meta is often the alt key. C-x means a ^X,
(control-x). When you type M-x you see a M-x appear in the
lower left hand corner. Then you type out a full command,
like 'apropos'. Everything in emacs has a full command
associated with it, but most things are bound to key
sequences. When typing a full command (a M-x command) you
can hit tab for emacs to attempt to complete it, or just
return if you've typed enough for it to figure out. If you
hit return and there's a few possibilities then emacs will
show you a list of the possibilities.
When ever you need help, hit control-h twice, and you'll get
a handy menu of ways for emacs to help you.
Then just play with emacs for the next 20 years of your
life, discovering new capabilities every other week or so.
Bon voyage!
-jeff
