Re: list a directory

[roodwriter <roodwriter@core.com>]

ck wrote:

> I used to type c-x f <return>, then I can view list of file in
> current directory. I could not view a list file in a directory
> after I  re-install xemacs. Did I miss something.
> 
> D. Goel wrote:
>> ck <cljlk@hotmail.com> writes:
>> 
>> 
>>>I have xemacs installed on my Windows2000, but I cannot list a directory
>>>files. In order to open the file, I have to know exact the file
>>>name in the directory and type
>>>the file name. How do I trigger the problem? Please shed a light.
>>>Thanks in advance.
>> 
>> 
>> hi
>> 
>> Type C-x d
>> 
>> 
>> DG                                 http://gnufans.net/
>> --


You have the commands confused. C-x C-f is for opening a file or for 
creating one where there isn't one. It's not for viewing the directory. 

C-x d, as stated by D. Goel, is for viewing a directory.

Unless it works differently on Windows than on Linux.

--Rod

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