The Basics of Emacs Configuration

In this video, I explain the basics of configuring the ultra-powerful productivity tool called Emacs. We’ll discuss how to set configuration variables and enable new functionality, all while gaining a basic understanding of Emacs Lisp. This is the first video in a series where I’ll show you how to build a complete Emacs configuration using only functionality that comes with it! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: 👕 👍 🌐 Buy a domain with Namecheap: SHOW NOTES: RELATED VIDEOS: - The Absolute Beginners’ Guide to Emacs: - Learning Emacs Lisp Fundamentals: CHAPTERS: - 00:00 Intro - 00:25 Getting started - 01:43 Where is the configuration? - 05:08 The basics of configuration - 05:26 Setting configuration variables - 10:37 Setting variables without restarting Emacs - 13:12 Enabling or disabling features - 16:10 Setting the theme - 18:34 How to find more things to configure - 22:45 Try it out! MY CONFIGURATION: (Guix) JOIN THE COMMUNITY: OTHER SERIES: - Emacs Essentials: - Emacs From Scratch (2020 Version): - Emacs Tips: - Emacs Desktop Environment: - Emacs IDE: - Emacs Mail: - Learning Emacs Lisp: - Craft Your System with GNU Guix: CREDITS: Photo by Sergey Pesterev on Unsplash: Coriolis Effect by logos feat. stefsax, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY reNovation by airtone, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY ukeSounds by airtone, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY Between Worlds (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY