RE: problem repeat entry for a number

[Drew Adams]

> In the first way, we could read it as [correct]:
> C-u (following the digits or minus sign) ends the argument.
... 
> In the second way, we could read it as:
> ((C-u following the digits) or (minus sign)) ends the argument.
...
> Is there anything you would
> suggest to the Emacs hackers for the purpose of improving the
> text so that it expresses well (unambiguously and in good style)
> the _correct_ description (the first way) of the behavior?

Following the digits or minus sign, C-u ends the argument.

or

If hit again after typing the digits or minus sign, C-u ends the argument.

or

To end the argument, hit C-u after typing the digits or minus sign.