Re: Major and minor modes

[Narendra Joshi]

Emanuel Berg <moasen@zoho.com> writes:

> Drew Adams <drew.adams@oracle.com> writes:
>
>> A minor mode can be buffer-specific (local) or not
>> (global). Minor-mode key bindings override
>> major-mode key bindings.
>
> Good point. This goes against the intuition of some
> people who think what is bigger should be the boss,
> period.
>
> One can think of it like a compass needle. It works on
> the magneticism of Earth itself. However put a small
> magnet next to it, and it will override the entire
> planet! It is thoughtworthy.
Wow! This is an awesome analogy. I really like it. :)

> I suppose the "size" in this matter isn't the size
> alone but also the *proximity*, just like with Emacs
> major and minor modes, the minor mode being closer to
> the user...

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Narendra Joshi