Re: doc problems with defcustom

[Per Abrahamsen]

Juanma Barranquero <address@hidden> writes:

>> There are some defcustom variables which have no (or incorrect) effect
>> if you set them with setq -- such variables typically have a :set
>> action which must be called for the setting to take effect.
>
> Which is the right way to set such a variable in .emacs (for those of us
> who don't want to use customize)?

There are supposed to be a "setter" function for such variables (in
fact, the varable often only exists because Customize can't call
setter functions directy, it always need to go through a variable), and
the doc string of the variable is supposed to mention the name of the
setter function.  If it doesn't, report it as a bug.