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I have M-x (and also my menu key) mapped to the command helm-M-x.

How to write an elisp function or how to configure emacs so that M-x (and the menu key) performs as C-g when the minibuffer is open.

the goal is then to make M-x (and the menu key) a toggle on/off feature.

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  • I didn't even know that existed. I assume this is disabled by default. So let's say I don't need this feature. Now why do I want this : I guess it feels natural to open and "close" something with the same button. and I find myself too often trying to C-g (which I don't find ergonomic).
    – VinD
    Commented Jan 15, 2020 at 23:57
  • Good answer. And thanks for putting that motivation in the question itself.
    – Drew
    Commented Jan 16, 2020 at 0:26

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For reasons @Drew pointed out, this is not necessarily a good idea. However, if you really want to do it, you can simply bind exit-minibuffer to M-x in the minibuffer-local-map which is the keymap used when in the minibuffer.

You can find information on minibuffer key maps here: https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/emacs/Minibuffer-Maps.html

(define-key minibuffer-local-map (kbd "M-x") 'exit-minibuffer)
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  • By the way, is there a symbol (variable/function) to use to know if the mini buffer is currently open or not ? (sorry but I'm really a beginner with emacs)
    – VinD
    Commented Jan 16, 2020 at 0:05
  • OP: Function active-minibuffer-window.
    – Drew
    Commented Jan 16, 2020 at 0:28

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