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Monday, May 16, 2005

Tip: Quit XEmacs

Question: How do you exit XEmacs?

Answer 1: Using the menu (by mouse). Select File, then Exit.
Answer 2: Keyboard: Ctrl-x, Ctrl-c.

  • Here is one of the ackward parts of XEmacs. If you have changed the file, in any way? It will ask you three questions.

    1. "Do you want to save the file". You say "n". (for no)
    2. Then, "Modified buffers exist. Do you want to leave anyway?" You say "yes".
    3. Then, application ends.

    1. Or "Do you want to save the file". You say "y". (for yes)
    2. Then, application ends, unless there are more buffers (loaded files) to prompt caution about.

Platform: Linux
Level: Basic

GlR

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