Tip: Jump a Word

Question: Sometimes, I just want to jump a word, backwards or forwards. Do I have to use Alt-f or Alt-b? . . .

= True, you can use Alt-f and Alt-b for forwards and back. However, sometimes, I don't want to tie up two fingers. If you remember, ESC is the meta key, also. Although, figuring out how to set this up, can be difficult. (It depends on your Linux distribution. Where is the config file? If it is a system wide issue or user related? ((Seems like .Xdefault is the file.)) Most come setup with it working.)

Of course, if you try this? And it works. Then, you don't have an issue. So there.

Answer: Try this inside of XEmacs. ESC (release), arrow left. Did it jump right? If so, yes, your keyboard mapping is setup for it.

• Also, you will notice ESC, f - then ESC, b - then ESC, a - then ESC, e; work, too.

Platform: Linux
Level: Basic
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