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jronald wrote:
> Take C++ for example:
>
> I typed "if", then it displays:
>
> if () {
> }
>
> with the cursor inside the parentheses.
>
> type: while
> result:
>
> while () {
> }
>
> I'm lazy to define them myself. Is there exist one?

You can use the skeleton modes mentioned.

Also, M-S-( produces "()" and put the cursor in the middle of the two,
which may be useful.