Friday, July 3, 2026
I recently decided to try out Emacs for the first time, out of curiosity. I wanted to find out what exactly made it so "strange" and its users seemingly so loyal. I had previously heard about its incredible power and customizability so I figured I would find out for myself and have a but of fun but ultimately, move on with a bit of extra knowledge. I certainly never imagined I'd actually be a convert.
I've tried a fair few amount of editors by now and most of them have been enjoyable to use. None immediately clicked for me like Emacs has; it's only been a month or so, but I've found this quirky little editor to be a lot of fun.
Anyway, here are some key bindings I've found myself reaching for. Adapted from the official GNU Emacs refcard.