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bug#9876: 24.0.90; doc for `define-derived-mode'
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Lars Ingebrigtsen |
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bug#9876: 24.0.90; doc for `define-derived-mode' |
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Sat, 08 Feb 2014 22:04:20 -0800 |
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Gnus/5.13001 (Ma Gnus v0.10) Emacs/24.3.50 (gnu/linux) |
"Drew Adams" <drew.adams@oracle.com> writes:
> The doc, in both the Elisp manual and the doc string, should say that
> parameter NAME corresponds to variable `mode-name'.
>
> Users who define major modes without using `define-derived-mode' will
> learn about `mode-name' and understand it when they need it or come in
> contact with it. Users who use only `define-derived-mode' are ignorant
> of this connection to the variable, unless the doc points it out.
>
> Similarly, for other variables that might be concerned - e.g.,
> `major-mode'. Such variables should be mentioned in the doc for `d-d-m'
> and the connection made to its parameters.
I think that just sounds more confusing. The doc looks good to me the
way it is. Closing.
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