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Subject: Re: Why does using aset sometimes output raw bytes?
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> When I use aset to change characters in a string

I recommend you don't do that unless it's *really* indispensable.

> (insert (aset "aous" i (aref "äöüß" i)))

I also recommend you don't use the return value of `aset`.


        Stefan