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I did not know that. And I have been using Emacs since 1984. I use "M-X apropos".


C-h ? will show you help on help, among them:

C-h a - apropos

C-h k <key sequence> - detailed docs on the command run by key sequence

C-h m - docs on current minor modes and major mode

C-h w <command> - what keystrokes will run command

There's a lot more as well.


C-h is backspace and also "move cursor left" on many ancient video terminals. So it was always remapped.


C-h v - display the full documentation of variable C-h k - display documentation of the function invoked by key


M-x apropos RET help RET


Ctrl-k Ctrl-h-m

Go emacs!




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