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bug#42839: [PATCH] Support displaying line numbers in goto-line
From: |
Robert Pluim |
Subject: |
bug#42839: [PATCH] Support displaying line numbers in goto-line |
Date: |
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:16:37 +0200 |
>>>>> On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 01:58:41 -0700, Stefan Kangas <stefan@marxist.se>
>>>>> said:
Stefan> Well, I don't always know the line number of every line in my
window.
Neither do I, but if Iʼm going to a specific number that doesnʼt
matter.
>> For that matter, why not just move to the line using other motion
>> commands?
Stefan> I personally use `goto-line' only when I have a specific line number
Stefan> that I want to go to. It is true that there are other movement
Stefan> commands that are often better to use.
>> And if itʼs not visible, what does showing line numbers for the lines
>> that are visible get you?
Stefan> It serves as a reminder of where you're at before you leave.
`goto-line' sets the mark, so thatʼs only a 'C-u C-SPC' away.
Robert