0

I used M-x ispell to spellcheck. When I finished, on the mini buffer a sentenced flashed quickly: "You can use s-:" or something like that. What does s-: stand for?

Improve this question
7
  • 1
    You can do C-h w ispell RET to find out to which key(s) the command ispell is bound to. Maybe there is another one that is more convenient/accessible on MacOS.
    – NickD
    Dec 17, 2022 at 14:32
  • 1
    When something flashes by quickly in the minibuffer, it also appears in the Messages buffer which you can quickly reach with with C-h e.
    – Fran Burstall
    Dec 17, 2022 at 14:39
  • @FranBurstall Great, I always wondered why those messages disappeared so quickly, Now I can look in the messages, thanks.
    – zeynel
    Dec 17, 2022 at 15:43
  • @NickD I checked, only s-: is listed. It's first time I see a binding for super key.
    – zeynel
    Dec 17, 2022 at 15:45
  • It's not standard AFAICT: is it defined if you start with emacs -Q? If not, some init file (platform, or site, or personal) is probably defining it.
    – NickD
    Dec 17, 2022 at 16:43

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
1

I am not sure for Macs, but on GNU/linux or Windows s stand for the super/Windows key (usually left of the spacebar somewhere between Ctrl and Alt). Of course : stands for the colon (usually Shift-semicolon), so here you would have to press super+shift+(semi)colon simultaneously.

Improve this answer
3
  • Thanks. I searched for super key for mac but could't find anything useful. At least, now I know what "s" stands for.
    – zeynel
    Dec 17, 2022 at 13:27
  • 1
    The CMD key works as Super in emacs on macOS
    – nega
    Dec 18, 2022 at 3:17
  • @nega Thanks! It works.
    – zeynel
    Dec 18, 2022 at 7:33

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge that you have read and understand our privacy policy and code of conduct.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.