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Date: Wed,  1 Jul 2009 14:54:02 -0400
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Subject: Re: [9fans] Guide to using Acme effectively?
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On Jul 1, 2009, at 11:58, john@csplan9.rit.edu wrote:

>> [...] but I'm also missing big things like
>> how to quickly navigate through to specific parts of a file and how
>> to
>> reduce redundancy of typing and movement.
>>
>
> Here's how I navigate through my various files in acme:
>
> The old standard, the arrow keys.  Type ":100" in the tag and
> left-click to go to line 100.  Mid-click and hold on the scrollbar to
> scroll efficiently.  Type text in the tag and left-click to search.

There's also the End key.

>
>
> If you're going to complain about redundancy of movement regarding the
> hand to the keyboard, acme might not be for you.  I think Tog's
> conclusions (the single set of studies put forth whenever this thing
> comes up) are poorly made and that there is a lot to be said for
> efficient keyboard use, but acme really works quite nicely for me--I
> don't feel that I'm wasting time mousing around, for the most part.
>
> Just give it a shot.  There's no magical trick to using acme quickly
> and effectively; just like any editor, you'll have to get used to it
> and figure out how you want to use it.
>
>
>
> John
>
>