I think this is referring to two keys that require an, albeit small, stretch to reach. If the two keys are right next to each other, that's not going to bother

I think this is referring to two keys that require an, albeit small, stretch to reach. If the two keys are right next to each other, that's not going to bother you much more than a single key. What I'm getting at, is that since I've started using key-chord.el [0] in my .emacs my emacs-pinky has basically disappeared. E.g., I press 'h' and 'u' at the same time to save the current buffer. I press 'ji' to move cursor up one line, 'nj' down one line, 'jk' to go left, 'kl' to move right. 'sd' backspace, 'df' delete. I'm keeping my fingers on the home row for most of these. It's been a boon, and I'm still unlocking its potential. [0] - http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/key-chord.el http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/key-chord.el