14: How do I find out how to do something in Emacs?
There are several methods for finding out how to do things in Emacs.
* The complete text of the Emacs manual is available on-line via the Info
hypertext reader. Type "C-h i" to invoke Info. Typing `h' immediately
after entering Info will provide a short tutorial on how to use it.
* You can order a hardcopy of the manual from the FSF. See question 15.
* You can get a printed reference card listing commands and keys to
invoke them. You can order one from the FSF for $1 (or 10 for $5), or
you can print your own from the etc/refcard.tex or etc/refcard.ps files
in the Emacs distribution.
* You can list all of the commands whose names contain a certain word
(actually which match a regular expression) using "C-h a" (M-x
command-apropos).
* You can list all of the functions and variables whose names contain a
certain word using M-x apropos.
* There are many other commands in Emacs for getting help and
information. To get a list of these commands, type `?' after `C-h'.