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>>>>> "Tom" == Tom Davey <tom@tomdavey.com> writes:
> Thanks to you and Kai for your replies. The advice is sound -- learn
> standard outlining first, and then worry about enhanced packages once I
> figure out what else I need. My worry is that I already know what I
> need: easier repositioning of items and trees (demoting/promoting),
> which allout.el and others packages seem to promise. But really I'm just
> guessing, so I'll be patient. 

The outline.el code in the CVS repository offers such functionality,
although it might be a bit fragile.  I'd be interested to hear how
well it works in practice for others than me.


        Stefan