What are the default keybindings for Emacs insert?
By default, Evil attributes Vim-like keybindings in insert state, but I found that Emacs keybindings can go a long way before moving to normal state. In insert state, I typically use the default keybindings, provided by package authors or Emacs default.
How to use the Meta key in iTERM?
In bash shell with emacs key-binding, you can use key combination like M-f, M-b to move one word forward or backward on the shell prompt respectively. Usually, the meta key is mapped to Alt key on Windows and Linux. However, in iTerm, I could not find a way to map this meta key to either Option or Command key on my MacBook Pro.
Can you use the Esc key on iTerm?
So you can use ESC-f, ESC-b on iTerm. However, ESC key is apparently not practical to use. In addition, iTerm does have option that allow you to modifier mapping for the meta key (Bookmarks > Profiles > Keyboard Profiles > Global > Option Key as…), this setting does not seem to work at all.
How does key seq save buffer in Emacs?
Using Key-seq, I can stay in insert (or emacs) state and use two keypress to save the buffer. For quick saving, I use: Now when I press q, Key-seq waits for the second keypress for a delay corresponding to the key-chord-two-keys-delay, otherwise it inserts q.
When to use keyword symbols in Emacs Lisp?
A symbol whose name starts with a colon (‘:’) is called a keyword symbol. These symbols automatically act as constants, and are normally used only by comparing an unknown symbol with a few specific alternatives.
How are defconst constants defined in Emacs Lisp?
These constants are fundamentally different from the constants defined using the defconst special form (see Defining Variables). A defconst form serves to inform human readers that you do not intend to change the value of a variable, but Emacs does not raise an error if you actually change it.
Which is the default state of the evil buffer?
This is the state the buffer comes up in. If no state can be found, Evil uses the default initial state. The default Evil state. This is the state a buffer starts in when it is not otherwise configured (see evil-set-initial-state and evil-buffer-regexps ).
Which is the best tool to define keybindings?
I use Evil, so my main tool to define keybindings is General.el, which allow me to place functions under :prefix es. I have one main :prefix defined on the SPC key, and two “minor” :prefix defined on keys specific to my keyboard layout and not used by Evil.
What does regexp.state mean in evil buffer?
Entries have the form (REGEXP . STATE), where REGEXP is a regular expression matching the buffer’s name and STATE is one of normal , insert, visual, replace, operator, motion, emacs and nil. If STATE is nil, Evil is disabled in the buffer. Evil comes with a rich system for modifying its key bindings Keymaps.