Automatically switch focus to new window

Question

Is there a way to automatically switch focus to any new windows?

For example, if I C-h f some-function, that creates a new window. But the focus remains where I was, so when I'm done reading and hit q, I just type a q in whatever buffer I was in previously.

Ideally, I'd like to always switch focus to a new window whenever one is created.

Ideas?

Answer 1

Here is how to solve the problem. The problem you describe has two parts, really. One part is to change focus (like you describe), so the "q" is sent to the Help window. The second part is to get back to your original window.

I solved the issue by forcing the Help window to pop up over top of my current window, so that I can just type "q" to dispatch the help window and return to my original buffer. The method shown below can be extended to any of the usual whatever Apropos, Help, etc windows. Good luck.

(add-to-list 'display-buffer-alist '("*Apropos*" display-buffer-same-window)) (add-to-list 'display-buffer-alist '("*Help*" display-buffer-same-window))