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Thierry Volpiatto <thierry.volpiatto@gmail.com> writes:

> Hello, i use the function (read) to fill a list interactively.
> the prompt is "Lisp expression:" , is it possible to have another prompt?
> Thank you in advance.

I think C-h f read-TAB will get you a list of functions that start with
`read-'.  My guess is the one you want is `read-string' or
`read-number'.

        (read-string "Enter a string: ")

-- 
Theron Ttlåx