Re: insert name of current file

[Steven W. Orr]

On 1/25/2011 4:59 PM, Gradivus wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Sorry I'm a noob.
>
> I wonder if someone knows how I can insert the current file's name
> (i.e., the name of the file I'm editing) at the cursor, and without the full 
> path.
>
> Thanks,
>
> O

I know this isn't what you asked, but I've used this to death for years:

(defun insert-filename (fn)
  "Use filename completion to insert a filename into current buffer."
  (interactive "FFilename to insert: ")
  (insert fn))
(define-key global-map [?\C-x ?\C-j] 'insert-filename)

Why limit yourself to just one filename? One other thing: This will insert the 
whole pathname. Just get the filename you want and then just back up to the 
beginning of the name, then M-Backspace to get rid of the offending prefix.

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