Emacs: Find Function, Command, Variable
In emacs, a command means a function that can be called interactively (by typing Alt+x).
- All commands are functions.
- Some functions are not commands. (they can only be called in lisp code)
Find Function, Command, Variable
- Alt+x
apropos - List all Symbol (commands, functions, variables, faces) whose names match a Regular Expression pattern.
- Alt+x
apropos-command - List all commands whose names match a Regular Expression pattern.
- Ctrl+u Alt+x
apropos-command - List all commands and functions whose names match a Regular Expression pattern.
- Alt+x
apropos-variable - List all variable whose names match a Regular Expression pattern.
- Alt+x
apropos-value - List all variable names whose values match a Regular Expression pattern.
Search in Manual
Emacs comes with Emacs manual and emacs lisp manual. [see Emacs: View Info Page]
- Alt+x
elisp-index-search - Search the emacs lisp manual.
- Alt+x
emacs-index-search - Search the emacs manual.