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Ted Zlatanov <tzz@lifelogs.com> wrote:
> Right now, if I want to see the definition of a function, I do `C-h f'
> to see the docstring, then RET on the link to the definition.

> I'd like to bind that visit directly to `C-mouse-1' click on any
> function name in any ELisp buffer, similar to how Eclipse does it for
> Java code for instance.  I couldn't find a way to do it in Emacs.  Any
> ideas?  Or should I write it myself?

I think you should write it yourself.  Shouldn't be too difficult.  The
difficult bit is chosing a key binding (or a "mouse binding").

> Thanks
> Ted

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Alan Mackenzie (Nuremberg, Germany).