The Convenience of Emacs' Indirect Buffers

When using Emacs, have you ever thought, “I wish I could edit just a part of this file in another window…” or “I’d like to compare the same content with different display modes…”? I certainly have, many times. That’s when I discovered and was impressed by the Indirect Buffer feature! This post explains the basic concept of Indirect Buffers, how to use them, and some points to keep in mind....

March 28, 2025 · 3 min · Kaoru Babasaki