1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Linux

Mac Environment Variables
Emacs Documentation

By , About.com Guide

Environment Variables and Command Line Arguments.

Environment variables and command line arguments for Emacs can be set by modifying the STR# resources 128 and 129, respectively. A common environment variable that one may want to set is HOME.

The way to set an environment variable is by adding a string of the form

ENV_VAR=VALUE

to resource STR# number 128 using ResEdit. To set up the program to use unibyte characters exclusively, for example, add the string

EMACS_UNIBYTE=1

* Emacs Manual Index

Explore Linux
About.com Special Features

The Best Web Trends of the Decade

A look back at the best innovations, ideas and technologies over the last 10 years, More >

Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Linux
  4. Linux Software
  5. Editors
  6. Emacs
  7. Emacs Documentation - Mac Environment Variables

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.