Re: Problems binding odd C- & M-keys in Elisp

[Alan Mackenzie]

Joe Fineman <joe_f@verizon.net> wrote on Thu, 09 Mar 2006 01:25:36 GMT:
> I can bind commands to the following odd combinations using M-x
> global-set-key, but I cannot figure out how to express the same
> bindings in Elisp for inclusion in .emacs:

> C-; ("\C-\;" gives "Invalid modifier in string")
> C-<tab> ("\C-\t" gives the same)
> M-<left>
> M-<up>

> What am I missing?

Probably comprehensive and clear documentation.  However, as a
workaround, do M-x global-set-key, then C-x <esc> <esc>.  This will give
you a working Lisp form to stick into your .emacs.

> ---  Joe Fineman

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