Re: How to set line length?
On Sun, Aug 29, 1999 at 05:52:41PM -0700, Joe Bouchard wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am using mutt, exim, and emacs.
>
> I would like to be able to just type long lines as paragraphs and have
> something break the line length off. I know this is a standard feature
> in most mail systems, and it must be here, but I can't figure out how to set
> it. I understand some email readers don't handle long lines well, and
> I don't want to be rude when I send mail to those people.
>
In emacs: M-x auto-fill-mode
Also, C-u 70 C-x f sets the width to 70 characters.
I had trouble finding those, too. : )
Rob
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