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Wright State University
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Ohio 45435-0001
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CEG 333: Introduction to UnixPrabhaker MatetiEmacs: Macros |
| Key | Meaning |
| C-x ( | Start recording a macro. |
| C-x ) | Stop recording a macro. |
| C-x e | Replay the last macro recorded. |
Repetitive tasks in Emacs can be recorded as a macro and played back over and over with a single keystroke. Macros can be as simple as entering a string of text, or as complex as any set of Emacs commands.
To begin recording, press C-x (. Any further
keystrokes will become part of the macro. When finished, C-x
) to stop recording and store the macro. After that,
pressing C-x e will replay the last macro. Macros can
be used as many times as desired.