Re: Need an enabler for a bad habit.

[Pascal Bourguignon]

William Case <billlinux@rogers.com> writes:

> Hi;
>
> Is there a way to click on the mini-buffer or use a shortcut key so that
> my cursor is placed in the mini-buffer before I begin to type a command?

M-x

For example:

M-x find-file RET /tmp/test RET


> I know, I know.  There is no need.  I can just start to type my command
> and it will automatically appear in the mini-buffer.  This has to do
> with my own uncorrectable bad habit, not necessity.
>
> The mini-buffer looks and feels like a command line.  I have the habit
> of wanting to click on it before typing a command.  If I am not paying
> attention to my actions, but rather thinking about something one the
> screen, I keep clicking and clicking.  Of course, nothing happens. 

You can also use M-:

For example:

M-: (find-file "/tmp/test") RET


> After 2 1/2 years of not being able to kick the habit, is there a way I
> can set up my emacs to show a blinking cursor in the mini-buffer and be
> done with it?

It's easy.  Just take a pair of scisors, and cut the cable of your mouse.

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