How Do I Use Emacs in Linux Terminal?
Contents

How do I use Emacs in Linux?

Moving cursor:

  1. ctrl-a : Beginning of the line.
  2. ctrl-e : End of line.
  3. ctrl-f : Move forward by one character.
  4. ctrl-b : Move back by one character.
  5. ctrl-n : Move cursor to next line.
  6. ctrl-p : Cursor to previous line.
  7. ESC > : End of the buffer.
  8. ESC < : Starting of the buffer.

How do I use Emacs in terminal?

At your shell prompt, type emacs and hit enter. Emacs should start up. If not, it is either not installed or not in your path. Once you’ve seen Emacs, you need to know how to exit.

David Miller

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest