Is it possible to open more than one info
buffer in Emacs? I used C-h i
to open info
and started reading the section I was interested in. While reading, I wanted to refer to another info
section -- using C-h i
a second time does not open a second info
buffer. How can this be done?
4 Answers
Help for the info
command says (get help with F1 f info):
A numeric prefix argument selects an Info buffer with the prefix
number appended to the Info buffer name.
So, open a first info
window as usual, then open another info window by typing (for example):
M-2 M-x info
Now you have 2 independent info windows, the second one called *info*<2>
.
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Thanks. I looked at the help for
info
before posting the question, but the help included with my version of Emacs did not explain it as well as what you posted above, so now I understand how to use it. Dec 7, 2012 at 19:25
Split the window using C-X-2
, to split horizontally or C-X-3
to split vertically. that way you can have two panes showing the same buffer. You can get back to a single pane using C-X-1
.
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I tried that before posting my question. When I move to the second buffer (
C-x o
) and then navigate elsewhere ininfo
(by pressing^
for example), both buffers change. Your solution simply shows the sameinfo
section in two buffers. I would like to be able to view anotherinfo
section in the secondinfo
buffer. Dec 7, 2012 at 16:31 -
Ah, I see. Yes, if you navigate using the links both buffers will change. I thought you wanted to look at different parts of the same page.– terdonDec 7, 2012 at 16:33
The Info manual provides more information about the issue than the built-in documentation.
M-x info-display-manual
is a convenient command. For more information, look at the Emacs Info Manual, chapter "Advanced", section "Advanced Info Commands", subsection "Create Info Buffer".