[AUCTeX] Extra braces in math mode

[Alastair Irving]

Hello

 

I have just installed the recent version of auctex, 11.82.  When I switch to math mode, with c-c ~, the math shortcuts work, but they insert a pair of braces after every symbol.  For example, if I type `f, I get \phi{}, and the cursor is put between the braces.  These braces are totally meaningless, and have to be deleted.  Is this a known problem, or am I doing something wrong?

 

Also, how do I create extra shortcuts?  The manual talks about editing a variable, but I don't understand how to do this. 

 

Many Thanks

 

Alastair Irving

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