How do I load the edited .emacs file without restarting Emacs?
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M-x eval-buffer
answered Oct 3, 2008 at 16:23
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17This works only if you were editing the ".emacs" file itself. Commented Sep 25, 2014 at 12:46
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1This does not seem to work when changing the font size. Commented Nov 12, 2018 at 20:58
I usually use M-x load-file. But be aware that some initialization is only done the first time through. Things like libraries that set their defaults when loaded, but don't get reloaded the second time through. Its always a good idea to start up emacs from scratch as a final check that everything works ok.
In the *scratch* buffer, type:
(load-file user-init-file)
Then press C-x C-e to evaluate the expression.
M-x load-file and then choose the .emacs file should also work
M-x load-file ~/.emacs
eval-buffer when the .emacs file is opened
eval-region when you want apply selected lines
C-x C-e evaluates the preceding expression
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C-x C-eevaluates the preceding expression, which may span multiple lines.– philsCommented Aug 26, 2012 at 0:57
M-x load-file ENTER
~/.emacs
ENTER
(source)
Open the .emacs file, select its contents and hit C-x,C-e
answered Oct 3, 2008 at 16:23
you can use C-x C-e which will evaluate an s-expression. Make sure the cursor is at the last parenthesis of the elisp code.
I use and recommend restart-emacs package on melpa
