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"Org-mode is a document editing, formatting, and organizing mode, designed for notes, planning, and authoring within the free software text editor Emacs." In c

"Org-mode is a document editing, formatting, and organizing mode, designed for notes, planning, and authoring within the free software text editor Emacs." In case anyone else wasn't sure what this was, and isn't an Emacs user.

jimktrains2 7y ago
You can use orgmode in other editors. I use vim, for instance. (Yes, the "official" module is only for emacs, but orgmode is a format and other editors have plugins for it as well.)
- elliottcarlson 7y ago
  Good to know -- my vim setup has been pretty static for a decade now, I should probably take a peek to see what I can change every once in a while.
- michaelmrose 7y ago
  The Vim addon isn't unofficial its a different program inspired by org mode that implements some of the features. The difference between having multiple implementations of a standard and multiple similar tools is that you really can't access the same data from multiple programs or share data with users using a different app.
  - pizza 7y ago
    People who want to try out org-mode but are familiar with vim shortcuts may want to check out spacemacs, it's an emacs distribution built to be useful for vim users. That way you can try out the real org-mode.
    - michaelmrose 7y ago
      I see a lot of spacemacs users that seem rather confused on emacs basics. Makes me think you would be better of learning emacs, adding evil to the mix. Then using a starter kit if desired.
      - alexchamberlain 7y ago
        Where does one go to learn emacs basics?
        daveloyall 7y ago
        Emacs has a built in tutorial. It is advertised on the welcome screen. You may find that it is a thoughtfully constructed and actually quite helpful. You won't be able to finish it in five minutes...
        emptysands 7y ago
        The Mastering Emacs ebook. https://www.masteringemacs.org/ https://www.masteringemacs.org/
        rcdwealth 7y ago
        You learn Emacs basics within GNU Emacs itself https://www.gnu.org/s/emacs https://www.gnu.org/s/emacs see in the menu Help, there is Tutorial, FAQ, Info pages, everything is self contained.
- deleted 7y ago
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- rcdwealth 7y ago
  Maybe vim editor would have "Org mode". But Org file and org mode is not the same. Org files you can edit with any editor and with few macros you could speed up such editing, but functionality exists only within GNU Emacs editor, and nowhere else.
jsgo 7y ago
this is good info, because when I searched it was talking about Lotus so felt like I had to be in the wrong area.

jimktrains2 7y ago

You can use orgmode in other editors. I use vim, for instance. (Yes, the "official" module is only for emacs, but orgmode is a format and other editors have plugins for it as well.)

elliottcarlson 7y ago
Good to know -- my vim setup has been pretty static for a decade now, I should probably take a peek to see what I can change every once in a while.
michaelmrose 7y ago
The Vim addon isn't unofficial its a different program inspired by org mode that implements some of the features. The difference between having multiple implementations of a standard and multiple similar tools is that you really can't access the same data from multiple programs or share data with users using a different app.
- pizza 7y ago
  People who want to try out org-mode but are familiar with vim shortcuts may want to check out spacemacs, it's an emacs distribution built to be useful for vim users. That way you can try out the real org-mode.
  - michaelmrose 7y ago
    I see a lot of spacemacs users that seem rather confused on emacs basics. Makes me think you would be better of learning emacs, adding evil to the mix. Then using a starter kit if desired.
    - alexchamberlain 7y ago
      Where does one go to learn emacs basics?
      - daveloyall 7y ago
        Emacs has a built in tutorial. It is advertised on the welcome screen. You may find that it is a thoughtfully constructed and actually quite helpful. You won't be able to finish it in five minutes...
      - emptysands 7y ago
        The Mastering Emacs ebook. https://www.masteringemacs.org/ https://www.masteringemacs.org/
      - rcdwealth 7y ago
        You learn Emacs basics within GNU Emacs itself https://www.gnu.org/s/emacs https://www.gnu.org/s/emacs see in the menu Help, there is Tutorial, FAQ, Info pages, everything is self contained.
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rcdwealth 7y ago
Maybe vim editor would have "Org mode". But Org file and org mode is not the same. Org files you can edit with any editor and with few macros you could speed up such editing, but functionality exists only within GNU Emacs editor, and nowhere else.

jsgo 7y ago

this is good info, because when I searched it was talking about Lotus so felt like I had to be in the wrong area.