11. Emacs Buffer Navigation
To move around buffers (or files you're visiting) use the following commands:
Switch buffers
C-x b - switch buffer
C-x right arrow - right-cycle through buffer
C-x left arrow - left-cycle through buffer
Close the buffer
C-x k
Split the current buffer
C-x 2
This allows you see multiple buffers on one screen. To move between these buffers use: C-x o
Set a single buffer as the current screen
C-x 1
If you ever used a terminal multiplexer like screen and tmux, the buffer commands will feel very familiar.
Exercises
Play around with buffers.