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bug#25131: thwarted from copying what one sees in Info
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Drew Adams |
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bug#25131: thwarted from copying what one sees in Info |
Date: |
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:02:35 -0800 (PST) |
> > The string is available from the C-x = buffer.
>
> One apparently must put the cursor on the first (the only possible)
> character, hit C-x =, and then dig it out of the *Messages* buffer,
> encrusted in:
>
> Char: F (70, #o106, #x46, part of display "File..."->"(coreutils)Top >
> Directory listing > ls invocation > Sorting the output
> ") point=232756 of 849416 (27%) <232756-235061> column=0
>
> Not very user friendly.
Indeed. You can at least use `C-u C-x =', and then get it from the
*Help* buffer that is shown.
But this is a workaround, and it is unlikely that someone looking
to copy that text will think of it.
On the other hand, I disagree that we should add a special command
just for copying Info breadcrumbs. A _general_ solution to the need
to copy displayed stuff (including overlays) should instead be sought.
bug#25131: thwarted from copying what one sees in Info, 積丹尼 Dan Jacobson, 2016/12/07
bug#25131: thwarted from copying what one sees in Info, 積丹尼 Dan Jacobson, 2016/12/07
- bug#25131: thwarted from copying what one sees in Info,
Drew Adams <=
bug#25131: thwarted from copying what one sees in Info, 積丹尼 Dan Jacobson, 2016/12/07