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emacs refresh F5 key

I use this little addition to my .emacs file to support reloading the current file I’m editing.

(defun refresh-file ()
  (interactive)
  (revert-buffer t t t)
  )

(global-set-key [f5] 'refresh-file)

You can also use CTRL-x CTRL-v to do a “Find alternative file” and choose the same file that you are currently editing. F5 is a little quicker though.

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One Response to “emacs refresh F5 key”

  1. Ryan Says:
    July 18th, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    Thanks, I like this little script!

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