3: How do I read topic XXX in the on-line manual? When I refer you to topic XXX in the on-line manual, you can read this manual node inside Emacs (assuming nothing is broken) by typing this: C-h i m emacs RET m XXX RET This invokes the Info facility. If you don't already know how to use Info, type "?" from within Info. If I refer you to topic XXX:YYY, you need to type this: C-h i m emacs RET m XXX RET m YYY RET WARNING: Your system administrator may not have installed the Info files, or may have installed them properly. In this case you should complain.