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(elisp)Indentation

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Indentation
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   The indentation functions are used to examine, move to, and change
whitespace that is at the beginning of a line.  Some of the functions
can also change whitespace elsewhere on a line.  Columns and indentation
count from zero at the left margin.

Primitive Indent

Functions used to count and insert indentation.

Mode-Specific Indent

Customize indentation for different modes.

Region Indent

Indent all the lines in a region.

Relative Indent

Indent the current line based on previous lines.

Indent Tabs

Adjustable, typewriter-like tab stops.

Motion by Indent

Move to first non-blank character.