Re: Inconsistency over point motion between mark-* commands

[Stefan Monnier]

> C-M-SPC (mark-sexp) sets the mark at the end of the current sexp,
> without moving point.  C-M-h (mark-defun) sets the mark at the end of
> the current defun, and moves point to the beginning of the defun.

> Similarly, mark-page, mark-paragraph, and mark-whole-buffer all move
> point; mark-word does not move point.

> mark-end-of-sentence does not move point, which is appropriate
> considering its name.

> Does anyone know if there is a rationale for this inconsistency?

It looks like the difference is between "mark surround FOO" and "mark
next FOO".


        Stefan