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1 @c -*-texinfo-*- | 1 @c -*-texinfo-*- |
2 @c This is part of the GNU Emacs Lisp Reference Manual. | 2 @c This is part of the GNU Emacs Lisp Reference Manual. |
3 @c Copyright (C) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999 | 3 @c Copyright (C) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, |
4 @c Free Software Foundation, Inc. | 4 @c 2005 Free Software Foundation, Inc. |
5 @c See the file elisp.texi for copying conditions. | 5 @c See the file elisp.texi for copying conditions. |
6 @setfilename ../info/backups | 6 @setfilename ../info/backups |
7 @node Backups and Auto-Saving, Buffers, Files, Top | 7 @node Backups and Auto-Saving, Buffers, Files, Top |
8 @chapter Backups and Auto-Saving | 8 @chapter Backups and Auto-Saving |
9 | 9 |
53 | 53 |
54 @defun backup-buffer | 54 @defun backup-buffer |
55 This function makes a backup of the file visited by the current | 55 This function makes a backup of the file visited by the current |
56 buffer, if appropriate. It is called by @code{save-buffer} before | 56 buffer, if appropriate. It is called by @code{save-buffer} before |
57 saving the buffer the first time. | 57 saving the buffer the first time. |
58 | |
59 If a backup was made by renaming, the return value is a cons cell of | |
60 the form (@var{modes} . @var{backupname}), where @var{modes} are the | |
61 mode bits of the original file, as returned by @code{file-modes} | |
62 (@pxref{File Attributes,, Other Information about Files}), and | |
63 @var{backupname} is the name of the backup. In all other cases, that | |
64 is, if a backup was made by copying or if no backup was made, this | |
65 function returns @code{nil}. | |
58 @end defun | 66 @end defun |
59 | 67 |
60 @defvar buffer-backed-up | 68 @defvar buffer-backed-up |
61 This buffer-local variable indicates whether this buffer's file has | 69 This buffer-local variable indicates whether this buffer's file has |
62 been backed up on account of this buffer. If it is non-@code{nil}, then | 70 been backed up on account of this buffer. If it is non-@code{nil}, then |
88 @end defopt | 96 @end defopt |
89 | 97 |
90 @defvar backup-enable-predicate | 98 @defvar backup-enable-predicate |
91 This variable's value is a function to be called on certain occasions to | 99 This variable's value is a function to be called on certain occasions to |
92 decide whether a file should have backup files. The function receives | 100 decide whether a file should have backup files. The function receives |
93 one argument, a file name to consider. If the function returns | 101 one argument, an absolute file name to consider. If the function returns |
94 @code{nil}, backups are disabled for that file. Otherwise, the other | 102 @code{nil}, backups are disabled for that file. Otherwise, the other |
95 variables in this section say whether and how to make backups. | 103 variables in this section say whether and how to make backups. |
96 | 104 |
97 @findex normal-backup-enable-predicate | 105 @findex normal-backup-enable-predicate |
98 The default value is @code{normal-backup-enable-predicate}, which checks | 106 The default value is @code{normal-backup-enable-predicate}, which checks |
141 ignored. | 149 ignored. |
142 @end defvar | 150 @end defvar |
143 | 151 |
144 @defvar make-backup-file-name-function | 152 @defvar make-backup-file-name-function |
145 @tindex make-backup-file-name-function | 153 @tindex make-backup-file-name-function |
146 This variable's value is a function to use for making backups instead of | 154 This variable's value is a function to use for making backups instead |
147 the default @code{make-backup-file-name}. A value of nil gives the | 155 of the default @code{make-backup-file-name}. A value of @code{nil} |
148 default @code{make-backup-file-name} behaviour. | 156 gives the default @code{make-backup-file-name} behavior. |
157 @xref{Backup Names,, Naming Backup Files}. | |
149 | 158 |
150 This could be buffer-local to do something special for specific | 159 This could be buffer-local to do something special for specific |
151 files. If you define it, you may need to change | 160 files. If you define it, you may need to change |
152 @code{backup-file-name-p} and @code{file-name-sans-versions} too. | 161 @code{backup-file-name-p} and @code{file-name-sans-versions} too. |
153 @end defvar | 162 @end defvar |
182 the second method, which is to copy the original file and overwrite it | 191 the second method, which is to copy the original file and overwrite it |
183 with the new buffer contents. The variable @code{file-precious-flag}, | 192 with the new buffer contents. The variable @code{file-precious-flag}, |
184 if non-@code{nil}, also has this effect (as a sideline of its main | 193 if non-@code{nil}, also has this effect (as a sideline of its main |
185 significance). @xref{Saving Buffers}. | 194 significance). @xref{Saving Buffers}. |
186 | 195 |
187 @defvar backup-by-copying | 196 @defopt backup-by-copying |
188 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs always makes backup files by | 197 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs always makes backup files by |
189 copying. | 198 copying. |
190 @end defvar | 199 @end defopt |
191 | 200 |
192 The following two variables, when non-@code{nil}, cause the second | 201 The following three variables, when non-@code{nil}, cause the second |
193 method to be used in certain special cases. They have no effect on the | 202 method to be used in certain special cases. They have no effect on the |
194 treatment of files that don't fall into the special cases. | 203 treatment of files that don't fall into the special cases. |
195 | 204 |
196 @defvar backup-by-copying-when-linked | 205 @defopt backup-by-copying-when-linked |
197 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs makes backups by copying for | 206 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs makes backups by copying for |
198 files with multiple names (hard links). | 207 files with multiple names (hard links). |
199 | 208 |
200 This variable is significant only if @code{backup-by-copying} is | 209 This variable is significant only if @code{backup-by-copying} is |
201 @code{nil}, since copying is always used when that variable is | 210 @code{nil}, since copying is always used when that variable is |
202 non-@code{nil}. | 211 non-@code{nil}. |
203 @end defvar | 212 @end defopt |
204 | 213 |
205 @defvar backup-by-copying-when-mismatch | 214 @defopt backup-by-copying-when-mismatch |
206 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs makes backups by copying in cases | 215 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs makes backups by copying in cases |
207 where renaming would change either the owner or the group of the file. | 216 where renaming would change either the owner or the group of the file. |
208 | 217 |
209 The value has no effect when renaming would not alter the owner or | 218 The value has no effect when renaming would not alter the owner or |
210 group of the file; that is, for files which are owned by the user and | 219 group of the file; that is, for files which are owned by the user and |
212 user. | 221 user. |
213 | 222 |
214 This variable is significant only if @code{backup-by-copying} is | 223 This variable is significant only if @code{backup-by-copying} is |
215 @code{nil}, since copying is always used when that variable is | 224 @code{nil}, since copying is always used when that variable is |
216 non-@code{nil}. | 225 non-@code{nil}. |
217 @end defvar | 226 @end defopt |
218 | 227 |
219 @defvar backup-by-copying-when-privileged-mismatch | 228 @defopt backup-by-copying-when-privileged-mismatch |
220 This variable, if non-@code{nil}, specifies the same behavior as | 229 This variable, if non-@code{nil}, specifies the same behavior as |
221 @code{backup-by-copying-when-mismatch}, but only for certain user-id | 230 @code{backup-by-copying-when-mismatch}, but only for certain user-id |
222 values: namely, those less than or equal to a certain number. You set | 231 values: namely, those less than or equal to a certain number. You set |
223 this variable to that number. | 232 this variable to that number. |
224 | 233 |
225 Thus, if you set @code{backup-by-copying-when-privileged-mismatch} | 234 Thus, if you set @code{backup-by-copying-when-privileged-mismatch} |
226 to 0, backup by copying is done for the superuser only, | 235 to 0, backup by copying is done for the superuser only, |
227 when necessary to prevent a change in the owner of the file. | 236 when necessary to prevent a change in the owner of the file. |
228 | 237 |
229 The default is 200. | 238 The default is 200. |
230 @end defvar | 239 @end defopt |
231 | 240 |
232 @node Numbered Backups | 241 @node Numbered Backups |
233 @subsection Making and Deleting Numbered Backup Files | 242 @subsection Making and Deleting Numbered Backup Files |
234 | 243 |
235 If a file's name is @file{foo}, the names of its numbered backup | 244 If a file's name is @file{foo}, the names of its numbered backup |
242 file or multiple numbered backups. | 251 file or multiple numbered backups. |
243 | 252 |
244 @table @asis | 253 @table @asis |
245 @item @code{nil} | 254 @item @code{nil} |
246 Make numbered backups if the visited file already has numbered backups; | 255 Make numbered backups if the visited file already has numbered backups; |
247 otherwise, do not. | 256 otherwise, do not. This is the default. |
248 | 257 |
249 @item @code{never} | 258 @item @code{never} |
250 Do not make numbered backups. | 259 Do not make numbered backups. |
251 | 260 |
252 @item @var{anything else} | 261 @item @var{anything else} |
377 @defun find-backup-file-name filename | 386 @defun find-backup-file-name filename |
378 This function computes the file name for a new backup file for | 387 This function computes the file name for a new backup file for |
379 @var{filename}. It may also propose certain existing backup files for | 388 @var{filename}. It may also propose certain existing backup files for |
380 deletion. @code{find-backup-file-name} returns a list whose @sc{car} is | 389 deletion. @code{find-backup-file-name} returns a list whose @sc{car} is |
381 the name for the new backup file and whose @sc{cdr} is a list of backup | 390 the name for the new backup file and whose @sc{cdr} is a list of backup |
382 files whose deletion is proposed. | 391 files whose deletion is proposed. The value can also be @code{nil}, |
392 which means not to make a backup. | |
383 | 393 |
384 Two variables, @code{kept-old-versions} and @code{kept-new-versions}, | 394 Two variables, @code{kept-old-versions} and @code{kept-new-versions}, |
385 determine which backup versions should be kept. This function keeps | 395 determine which backup versions should be kept. This function keeps |
386 those versions by excluding them from the @sc{cdr} of the value. | 396 those versions by excluding them from the @sc{cdr} of the value. |
387 @xref{Numbered Backups}. | 397 @xref{Numbered Backups}. |
413 | 423 |
414 Emacs periodically saves all files that you are visiting; this is | 424 Emacs periodically saves all files that you are visiting; this is |
415 called @dfn{auto-saving}. Auto-saving prevents you from losing more | 425 called @dfn{auto-saving}. Auto-saving prevents you from losing more |
416 than a limited amount of work if the system crashes. By default, | 426 than a limited amount of work if the system crashes. By default, |
417 auto-saves happen every 300 keystrokes, or after around 30 seconds of | 427 auto-saves happen every 300 keystrokes, or after around 30 seconds of |
418 idle time. @xref{Auto-Save, Auto-Save, Auto-Saving: Protection Against | 428 idle time. @xref{Auto Save, Auto Save, Auto-Saving: Protection Against |
419 Disasters, emacs, The GNU Emacs Manual}, for information on auto-save | 429 Disasters, emacs, The GNU Emacs Manual}, for information on auto-save |
420 for users. Here we describe the functions used to implement auto-saving | 430 for users. Here we describe the functions used to implement auto-saving |
421 and the variables that control them. | 431 and the variables that control them. |
422 | 432 |
423 @defvar buffer-auto-save-file-name | 433 @defvar buffer-auto-save-file-name |
491 (make-auto-save-file-name) | 501 (make-auto-save-file-name) |
492 @result{} "/xcssun/users/rms/lewis/#backups.texi#" | 502 @result{} "/xcssun/users/rms/lewis/#backups.texi#" |
493 @end group | 503 @end group |
494 @end example | 504 @end example |
495 | 505 |
496 The standard definition of this function is as follows: | 506 Here is a simplified version of the standard definition of this |
507 function: | |
497 | 508 |
498 @example | 509 @example |
499 @group | 510 @group |
500 (defun make-auto-save-file-name () | 511 (defun make-auto-save-file-name () |
501 "Return file name to use for auto-saves \ | 512 "Return file name to use for auto-saves \ |
516 This exists as a separate function so that you can redefine it to | 527 This exists as a separate function so that you can redefine it to |
517 customize the naming convention for auto-save files. Be sure to | 528 customize the naming convention for auto-save files. Be sure to |
518 change @code{auto-save-file-name-p} in a corresponding way. | 529 change @code{auto-save-file-name-p} in a corresponding way. |
519 @end defun | 530 @end defun |
520 | 531 |
521 @defvar auto-save-visited-file-name | 532 @defopt auto-save-visited-file-name |
522 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs auto-saves buffers in | 533 If this variable is non-@code{nil}, Emacs auto-saves buffers in |
523 the files they are visiting. That is, the auto-save is done in the same | 534 the files they are visiting. That is, the auto-save is done in the same |
524 file that you are editing. Normally, this variable is @code{nil}, so | 535 file that you are editing. Normally, this variable is @code{nil}, so |
525 auto-save files have distinct names that are created by | 536 auto-save files have distinct names that are created by |
526 @code{make-auto-save-file-name}. | 537 @code{make-auto-save-file-name}. |
528 When you change the value of this variable, the new value does not take | 539 When you change the value of this variable, the new value does not take |
529 effect in an existing buffer until the next time auto-save mode is | 540 effect in an existing buffer until the next time auto-save mode is |
530 reenabled in it. If auto-save mode is already enabled, auto-saves | 541 reenabled in it. If auto-save mode is already enabled, auto-saves |
531 continue to go in the same file name until @code{auto-save-mode} is | 542 continue to go in the same file name until @code{auto-save-mode} is |
532 called again. | 543 called again. |
533 @end defvar | 544 @end defopt |
534 | 545 |
535 @defun recent-auto-save-p | 546 @defun recent-auto-save-p |
536 This function returns @code{t} if the current buffer has been | 547 This function returns @code{t} if the current buffer has been |
537 auto-saved since the last time it was read in or saved. | 548 auto-saved since the last time it was read in or saved. |
538 @end defun | 549 @end defun |
545 | 556 |
546 @defopt auto-save-interval | 557 @defopt auto-save-interval |
547 The value of this variable specifies how often to do auto-saving, in | 558 The value of this variable specifies how often to do auto-saving, in |
548 terms of number of input events. Each time this many additional input | 559 terms of number of input events. Each time this many additional input |
549 events are read, Emacs does auto-saving for all buffers in which that is | 560 events are read, Emacs does auto-saving for all buffers in which that is |
550 enabled. | 561 enabled. Setting this to zero disables autosaving based on the |
562 number of characters typed. | |
551 @end defopt | 563 @end defopt |
552 | 564 |
553 @defopt auto-save-timeout | 565 @defopt auto-save-timeout |
554 The value of this variable is the number of seconds of idle time that | 566 The value of this variable is the number of seconds of idle time that |
555 should cause auto-saving. Each time the user pauses for this long, | 567 should cause auto-saving. Each time the user pauses for this long, |
556 Emacs does auto-saving for all buffers in which that is enabled. (If | 568 Emacs does auto-saving for all buffers in which that is enabled. (If |
557 the current buffer is large, the specified timeout is multiplied by a | 569 the current buffer is large, the specified timeout is multiplied by a |
558 factor that increases as the size increases; for a million-byte | 570 factor that increases as the size increases; for a million-byte |
559 buffer, the factor is almost 4.) | 571 buffer, the factor is almost 4.) |
560 | 572 |
561 If the value is zero or nil, then auto-saving is not done as a result | 573 If the value is zero or @code{nil}, then auto-saving is not done as a |
562 of idleness, only after a certain number of input events | 574 result of idleness, only after a certain number of input events as |
563 as specified by @code{auto-save-interval}. | 575 specified by @code{auto-save-interval}. |
564 @end defopt | 576 @end defopt |
565 | 577 |
566 @defvar auto-save-hook | 578 @defvar auto-save-hook |
567 This normal hook is run whenever an auto-save is about to happen. | 579 This normal hook is run whenever an auto-save is about to happen. |
568 @end defvar | 580 @end defvar |
575 @deffn Command do-auto-save &optional no-message current-only | 587 @deffn Command do-auto-save &optional no-message current-only |
576 This function auto-saves all buffers that need to be auto-saved. It | 588 This function auto-saves all buffers that need to be auto-saved. It |
577 saves all buffers for which auto-saving is enabled and that have been | 589 saves all buffers for which auto-saving is enabled and that have been |
578 changed since the previous auto-save. | 590 changed since the previous auto-save. |
579 | 591 |
580 Normally, if any buffers are auto-saved, a message that says | 592 If any buffers are auto-saved, @code{do-auto-save} normally displays a |
581 @samp{Auto-saving...} is displayed in the echo area while auto-saving is | 593 message saying @samp{Auto-saving...} in the echo area while |
582 going on. However, if @var{no-message} is non-@code{nil}, the message | 594 auto-saving is going on. However, if @var{no-message} is |
583 is inhibited. | 595 non-@code{nil}, the message is inhibited. |
584 | 596 |
585 If @var{current-only} is non-@code{nil}, only the current buffer | 597 If @var{current-only} is non-@code{nil}, only the current buffer |
586 is auto-saved. | 598 is auto-saved. |
587 @end deffn | 599 @end deffn |
588 | 600 |
589 @defun delete-auto-save-file-if-necessary | 601 @defun delete-auto-save-file-if-necessary &optional force |
590 This function deletes the current buffer's auto-save file if | 602 This function deletes the current buffer's auto-save file if |
591 @code{delete-auto-save-files} is non-@code{nil}. It is called every | 603 @code{delete-auto-save-files} is non-@code{nil}. It is called every |
592 time a buffer is saved. | 604 time a buffer is saved. |
593 @end defun | 605 |
594 | 606 Unless @var{force} is non-@code{nil}, this function only deletes the |
595 @defvar delete-auto-save-files | 607 file if it was written by the current Emacs session since the last |
608 true save. | |
609 @end defun | |
610 | |
611 @defopt delete-auto-save-files | |
596 This variable is used by the function | 612 This variable is used by the function |
597 @code{delete-auto-save-file-if-necessary}. If it is non-@code{nil}, | 613 @code{delete-auto-save-file-if-necessary}. If it is non-@code{nil}, |
598 Emacs deletes auto-save files when a true save is done (in the visited | 614 Emacs deletes auto-save files when a true save is done (in the visited |
599 file). This saves disk space and unclutters your directory. | 615 file). This saves disk space and unclutters your directory. |
600 @end defvar | 616 @end defopt |
601 | 617 |
602 @defun rename-auto-save-file | 618 @defun rename-auto-save-file |
603 This function adjusts the current buffer's auto-save file name if the | 619 This function adjusts the current buffer's auto-save file name if the |
604 visited file name has changed. It also renames an existing auto-save | 620 visited file name has changed. It also renames an existing auto-save |
605 file. If the visited file name has not changed, this function does | 621 file, if it was made in the current Emacs session. If the visited |
606 nothing. | 622 file name has not changed, this function does nothing. |
607 @end defun | 623 @end defun |
608 | 624 |
609 @defvar buffer-saved-size | 625 @defvar buffer-saved-size |
610 The value of this buffer-local variable is the length of the current | 626 The value of this buffer-local variable is the length of the current |
611 buffer, when it was last read in, saved, or auto-saved. This is | 627 buffer, when it was last read in, saved, or auto-saved. This is |
631 can look in the file to find all the auto-save files that might contain | 647 can look in the file to find all the auto-save files that might contain |
632 work that was otherwise lost. The @code{recover-session} command uses | 648 work that was otherwise lost. The @code{recover-session} command uses |
633 this file to find them. | 649 this file to find them. |
634 | 650 |
635 The default name for this file specifies your home directory and starts | 651 The default name for this file specifies your home directory and starts |
636 with @samp{.saves-}. It also contains the Emacs process @sc{id} and the | 652 with @samp{.saves-}. It also contains the Emacs process @acronym{ID} and the |
637 host name. | 653 host name. |
638 @end defvar | 654 @end defvar |
639 | 655 |
640 @defvar auto-save-list-file-prefix | 656 @defvar auto-save-list-file-prefix |
641 @tindex auto-save-list-file-prefix | 657 @tindex auto-save-list-file-prefix |
652 If you have made extensive changes to a file and then change your mind | 668 If you have made extensive changes to a file and then change your mind |
653 about them, you can get rid of them by reading in the previous version | 669 about them, you can get rid of them by reading in the previous version |
654 of the file with the @code{revert-buffer} command. @xref{Reverting, , | 670 of the file with the @code{revert-buffer} command. @xref{Reverting, , |
655 Reverting a Buffer, emacs, The GNU Emacs Manual}. | 671 Reverting a Buffer, emacs, The GNU Emacs Manual}. |
656 | 672 |
657 @deffn Command revert-buffer &optional ignore-auto noconfirm | 673 @deffn Command revert-buffer &optional ignore-auto noconfirm preserve-modes |
658 This command replaces the buffer text with the text of the visited | 674 This command replaces the buffer text with the text of the visited |
659 file on disk. This action undoes all changes since the file was visited | 675 file on disk. This action undoes all changes since the file was visited |
660 or saved. | 676 or saved. |
661 | 677 |
662 By default, if the latest auto-save file is more recent than the visited | 678 By default, if the latest auto-save file is more recent than the visited |
667 interactive default is not to check the auto-save file. | 683 interactive default is not to check the auto-save file. |
668 | 684 |
669 Normally, @code{revert-buffer} asks for confirmation before it changes | 685 Normally, @code{revert-buffer} asks for confirmation before it changes |
670 the buffer; but if the argument @var{noconfirm} is non-@code{nil}, | 686 the buffer; but if the argument @var{noconfirm} is non-@code{nil}, |
671 @code{revert-buffer} does not ask for confirmation. | 687 @code{revert-buffer} does not ask for confirmation. |
688 | |
689 Normally, this command reinitializes the file's major and minor modes | |
690 using @code{normal-mode}. But if @var{preserve-modes} is | |
691 non-@code{nil}, the modes remain unchanged. | |
672 | 692 |
673 Reverting tries to preserve marker positions in the buffer by using the | 693 Reverting tries to preserve marker positions in the buffer by using the |
674 replacement feature of @code{insert-file-contents}. If the buffer | 694 replacement feature of @code{insert-file-contents}. If the buffer |
675 contents and the file contents are identical before the revert | 695 contents and the file contents are identical before the revert |
676 operation, reverting preserves all the markers. If they are not | 696 operation, reverting preserves all the markers. If they are not |
680 @end deffn | 700 @end deffn |
681 | 701 |
682 You can customize how @code{revert-buffer} does its work by setting | 702 You can customize how @code{revert-buffer} does its work by setting |
683 the variables described in the rest of this section. | 703 the variables described in the rest of this section. |
684 | 704 |
685 @defvar revert-without-query | 705 @defopt revert-without-query |
686 This variable holds a list of files that should be reverted without | 706 This variable holds a list of files that should be reverted without |
687 query. The value is a list of regular expressions. If the visited file | 707 query. The value is a list of regular expressions. If the visited file |
688 name matches one of these regular expressions, and the file has changed | 708 name matches one of these regular expressions, and the file has changed |
689 on disk but the buffer is not modified, then @code{revert-buffer} | 709 on disk but the buffer is not modified, then @code{revert-buffer} |
690 reverts the file without asking the user for confirmation. | 710 reverts the file without asking the user for confirmation. |
691 @end defvar | 711 @end defopt |
692 | 712 |
693 Some major modes customize @code{revert-buffer} by making | 713 Some major modes customize @code{revert-buffer} by making |
694 buffer-local bindings for these variables: | 714 buffer-local bindings for these variables: |
695 | 715 |
696 @defvar revert-buffer-function | 716 @defvar revert-buffer-function |
697 The value of this variable is the function to use to revert this buffer. | 717 @anchor{Definition of revert-buffer-function} |
698 If non-@code{nil}, it is called as a function with no arguments to do | 718 The value of this variable is the function to use to revert this |
699 the work of reverting. If the value is @code{nil}, reverting works the | 719 buffer. If non-@code{nil}, it should be a function with two optional |
700 usual way. | 720 arguments to do the work of reverting. The two optional arguments, |
721 @var{ignore-auto} and @var{noconfirm}, are the arguments that | |
722 @code{revert-buffer} received. If the value is @code{nil}, reverting | |
723 works the usual way. | |
701 | 724 |
702 Modes such as Dired mode, in which the text being edited does not | 725 Modes such as Dired mode, in which the text being edited does not |
703 consist of a file's contents but can be regenerated in some other | 726 consist of a file's contents but can be regenerated in some other |
704 fashion, can give this variable a buffer-local value that is a function to | 727 fashion, can give this variable a buffer-local value that is a function to |
705 regenerate the contents. | 728 regenerate the contents. |
727 @defvar after-revert-hook | 750 @defvar after-revert-hook |
728 This normal hook is run by @code{revert-buffer} after inserting | 751 This normal hook is run by @code{revert-buffer} after inserting |
729 the modified contents---but only if @code{revert-buffer-function} is | 752 the modified contents---but only if @code{revert-buffer-function} is |
730 @code{nil}. | 753 @code{nil}. |
731 @end defvar | 754 @end defvar |
755 | |
756 @ignore | |
757 arch-tag: 295a6321-e5ab-46d5-aef5-0bb4f447a67f | |
758 @end ignore |