I want to copy just one character underneath the cursor. Its not ascii, so I can't type it. Is there a function or key that allows for this?
Vanilla emacs welcome, though evil and spacemacs answers are also acceptable.
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I suppose you want to copy a char to insert it somewhere. If you know the char number, why not simply insert it where you want it to be ? M-:(insert-char (read-number "char: ") ) ? Or you can compose an interactive function to do it. If you don't know how to do it, ask for it– gigiairFeb 17, 2021 at 19:05
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Three keys, as observed by view-lossage
C-SPC ;; set-mark-command
C-f ;; forward-char
<escape> w ;; kill-ring-save
You can add this function in your init file:
(defun kill-ring-save-char-at-point ()
"save the character at point in the kill-ring "
(interactive)
(unless (eq (point) (point-max))
(kill-ring-save (point) (1+ (point)))))
and bind it to a key of your choice.
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I like this answer, but I preferr to use motions already defined by emacs. Still, thanks! Feb 18, 2021 at 6:58
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Perhaps it would be better to copy the characters to a register. C-SPC C-f C-x r s to record them then C-x r i to play them back.– gigiairFeb 18, 2021 at 10:15
spacemacs (evil): Copy: vy Paste: p
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1Welcome to Emacs.SE! Can you please explain your answer in more detail.– Dan ♦Feb 17, 2021 at 12:02
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v - visual mod. Char under cursor is already selected. Now "y" to copy end exit visual mod.– HiveFeb 17, 2021 at 18:36
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This is my favorite, though it would be nicer if the comment was added to the full answer. Feb 18, 2021 at 7:00