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I am using emacs-24.3, which comes with python.el and IPython support out of the box (or so they say).

Is there documentation for this mode? Where can I find it?

dmvianna
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    If the question is about doc for a mode, consult the doc string of the mode function (e.g., `python-mode` or whatever). If that doc is incomplete, consider letting the library author/maintainer know (file an enhancement/bug report). While consulting the `Commentary` of the source file can help for things like installing or configuring, users should get help on the mode itself by `C-h f` for the mode function. – Drew Dec 17 '14 at 16:49

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You can visit the file python.el.gz which defines the mode doing M-xfind-libraryRETpythonRET. The commentary at the beginning of the file is pretty comprehensive.

Iqbal Ansari
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    +1 for explaining how Emacs can help to figure out how to figure it out. – Dan Dec 17 '14 at 12:47
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    Note that it's common for libraries to have detailed commentaries, so `find-library` should be a standard tool when you're looking for documentation. – phils Dec 17 '14 at 23:43