Re: follow-link in grep buffer

[David Kastrup]

Nick Roberts <address@hidden> writes:

> I realise that applications like web browsers use mouse-1 to follow
> links, so it is a good idea for Emacs to provide some consistency
> and it works well with Info pages. However, I am not sure if it is
> always appropriate as Emacs users understand that mouse-1 just
> generally moves the cursor, while mouse-2 might jump to another
> buffer. The grep buffer is an example. If I try to place the cursor
> anywhere on a line before the end of a match, the associated file
> pops up in another buffer.

Press the button for longer.  That avoids following the link.  How to
teach this best is a different question.

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David Kastrup, Kriemhildstr. 15, 44793 Bochum