emacs like text widget for X

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From: Sanjai Bhargava
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 21:01

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I don't know much about programming for X or emacs, but I think I have
an interesting and possibly useful idea ;-)

In lots of X-based programs, there are fields/dialog boxes/, etc. for
text entry and I assume these are controlled by (or perhaps derived
from) a single widget, let us call it the text-widget.  Is it possible
to modify/create this text-widget to recognize basic emacs key
bindings (cursor movement, region operations, etc.)?  Has this been
done?  It would make life much simpler for error prone typist like
myself.

If the powers that be see some merit in this idea, would they please,
please implement it.  I hope the developers of the Athena widget,
Motif, Tkl/Tcl and other widget libraries pick up this idea.  Imagine
all applications having a uniform, and might I add very powerful, text
entry mode.  If somebody needs clarification of the concept I will be
more than happy to do so.

I have directed the followups to comp.windows.x as it seemed the most
appropriate place.

sanjai
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