Re: Can emacs open a new line below or above the current line?

[Ronald]

David Hansen wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:45:30 +0800 Ronald wrote:
>
> > Better if it can be indented automatically (for example in cc mode).
> >
> > I get a habit that code the main ones first, and then add on
> > the trivialities. For example:
> >
> > if((n=write(fd,line,n))!=n){
> >         perror("write error\n");              //second
> >         exit(-1);                               //first
> > }
> >
> > This may also applies when I type:
> >
> > a.
> >         if(){}
> > b.
> >         if(){
> >         |}              //`|' as the cursor
> > c.
> >         Then I'd like to open a line above indented automatically.
> >         It normally would be C-j C-p tab. Just too many key strokes.
>
> Not sure though if i understand you right but the electric
> features of cc-mode may be interesting for you.  In Emacs 22
> you can toggle that behavior with C-c C-a.
>
> David
Nope