GNU Emacs Notes

See Emacs_Reference 

General Commands
     
     
  • save: ctrl-x ctrl-s
  • exit: ctrl-x ctrl-c
  • cut: ctrl-k
  • yank(paste): ctrl-y
  • open directory: ctrl-x d
  • split window: ctrl x 2
  • new window: ctrl x 5 2
  • latex: ctrl c ctrl c
  • goto top of file: Alt <
  • goto a line: type Esc x, then type "goto-line", then hit enter, then type the line number
  • Rectangular Cut and Paste Step 1: Select the rectangle of text to cut 1)Put cursor at upper left corner 2)Ctrl-Space 3)Put cursor at bottom rigtht corner or, just use the mouse Step 2: Cut and paste 4)ctrl-x r k (to cut) 5)ctrl-x r y (to paste) Auto Format Esc q