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Old 05-21-2008
Question GNU Emacs Help
Hey everybody!

Not sure if this goes here, but I think it's the best fit.

I was just wondering, how do I use a compiler from Emacs?

Also, how do I turn syntax highlighting on?

Thanks in advance!
# 2  
Old 05-21-2008
M-x compile will offer to run make for you; you can change it to some other command if you like, obviously.

The syntax highlighting depends a bit on which version of Emacs you are using. Probably the simplest way to find the right variable and mode is to run M-x customize and look for "faces" options, specifically "global font lock". Or simply try M-x global-font-lock-mode if you just want to try it once.
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Old 05-21-2008
Hammer & Screwdriver Nevermind
Thanks for the help, but I've decided to go to Vim now, and join the Dark Side.

Now, can anyone help me with compiling/syntax highlighting for that?
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Old 05-21-2008
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Originally Posted by led3234
Thanks for the help, but I've decided to go to Vim now, and join the Dark Side.

Now, can anyone help me with compiling/syntax highlighting for that?
Well, specifically, I mean a Common Lisp compiler, a C++ compiler, and a Fortran 95 compiler (not immediately, but in the future).
Last edited by led3234; 05-21-2008 at 06:40 PM..
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Old 05-21-2008
Probably better to post a separate thread about that -- not many vim users will read this particular topic.
# 6  
Old 05-21-2008
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Originally Posted by era
Probably better to post a separate thread about that -- not many vim users will read this particular topic.
Hmmm, you're right. Thanks again!
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