How to override org-mode-map key bindings?

Question

I would like to override the C-c C-j keybinding. I put this in my init file

 (global-set-key (kbd "C-c C-j") 'counsel-org-goto)

However, it won't override the command org-goto (found in org-mode-map).

Thanks for your input!

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/683425/globally-override-key-binding-in-emacs — phils, Jul 13 '21 at 07:23
Does this answer your question? [How to override major mode bindings](https://emacs.stackexchange.com/questions/352/how-to-override-major-mode-bindings) — phils, Jul 13 '21 at 07:49

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 13 '21 at 12:39

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Try this expression:

(with-eval-after-load "org"
  (define-key org-mode-map (kbd "C-c C-j") #'counsel-org-goto))

The Org mode keymap "shadows" the global map. In Emacs, the keymaps of major modes take precedence over keybindings in the global keymap.

See this excellent tutorial from Mickey Petersen for a thorough discussion of the "keymap lookup order": https://www.masteringemacs.org/article/mastering-key-bindings-emacs.

edited Jul 13 '21 at 12:39

phils

answered Jul 13 '21 at 12:29

Tom Davey

Thanks Phil, that's better. – Tom Davey Jul 13 '21 at 17:42
This worked like a charm! I understand the logic. Thanks so much. – Adelita Jul 14 '21 at 08:54

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