Emacs Keys: Meta Key

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What is meta key

The Meta key is a key on Lisp Machine Keyboards.

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Where is meta key

by default.

Syntax of meta key

In emacs documenation, the Meta key notation is M-. e.g. M-x means Meta+x.

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