some information to build a major-mode

some information to build a major-mode

[Sauro Cesaretti]

Hi all,

I'm a blind student and I need your help to set up a major mode in emacs to
define a simple enviroment that permits
to insert all the symbols that I defined to write mathematical expression.
I understand a little how I can define a major mode but now I don't know
if there is a function that permits me to insert a symbol in the buffer
where I'm writing, by means of a shortcut.
I have a table of symbols that I use and I'd like to define some
shortcuts to insert them in a fast way.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Best regards, Sauro

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Re: some information to build a major-mode

[Nikolaj Schumacher]

"Sauro Cesaretti" <me@saurocesaretti.com> wrote:

> I'm a blind student and I need your help to set up a major mode in emacs to
> define a simple enviroment that permits
> to insert all the symbols that I defined to write mathematical expression.
> I understand a little how I can define a major mode but now I don't know
> if there is a function that permits me to insert a symbol in the buffer
> where I'm writing, by means of a shortcut.
> I have a table of symbols that I use and I'd like to define some
> shortcuts to insert them in a fast way.

It doesn't sound like you want a major mode.  What I'd suggest depends on
what you mean by shortcut:  text or a key-strokes?

If it's the first, look into abbrevs, for the second you can write your own
functions, which you can then bind to keys.  They could look like this.

(defun insert-foo ()
  (interactive)
  (insert "foo"))


regards,
Nikolaj Schumacher

Re: some information to build a major-mode

[Stefan Monnier]

> I'm a blind student and I need your help to set up a major mode in emacs to
> define a simple enviroment that permits
> to insert all the symbols that I defined to write mathematical expression.
> I understand a little how I can define a major mode but now I don't know
> if there is a function that permits me to insert a symbol in the buffer
> where I'm writing, by means of a shortcut.
> I have a table of symbols that I use and I'd like to define some
> shortcuts to insert them in a fast way.

I'm not sure you need a major mode.  I use the "TeX" input method to insert
mathematical symbols.  I.e. Try C-u C-\ TeX RET and then type \alpha


        Stefan