where is the .emacs file in Snow Leopard? I need it to configure Emacs.
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A more generic but similar question here: http://superuser.com/questions/73458/where-is-emacs-file – viam0Zah Feb 17 '10 at 18:31
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emacs will not create the config file for you. If you wish to make configurations you can create the file manually and start your configuration. You should place it in your home directory.
You could also use M-x customize to use emacs's inbuilt customization tool. Any changes saved in customize will be saved in your .emacs file (a new one will be created if one does't already exist).
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It should be in your home directory (~/.emacs).
If it doesn't exist, you can create it.
To create the tilde (~), press Option+n followed by a space.
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You can use Alt+n to make a tilde or simply use
cdto get to your home directory, then make the .emacs file. – Feb 16 '10 at 15:43 -
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Whoops, I had an extra dash in there
-f, I've fixed the answer. If one doesn't exist in your home directory however, I'd create it instead of fiddling with find. Do not press Option+n then another n, simply pressing option+n then space will yield a~. – Feb 16 '10 at 16:27 -
This Option+n and another n doesn't work on my Snow Leapard. Which version of OS X are you using? – yazz.com Feb 17 '10 at 08:28
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