I want to try org-mode. What's the shortest path from zero to typing?

Question

I want to give emacs\' org-mode a try. What is the shortest path for me to accomplish that? Assume NO previous experience with emacs.

(I\'m aware that other editors, lik

Answer 1

Start org mode with M-x org-mode RET, or by visiting a file with the .org extension.

Type C-h m in an org mode buffer to see the (brief) mode description and (importantly) all of its key-bindings.

Type C-h i m org RET to read the Org Mode manual.

(Typing q will bury either of the *Help* or *info* buffers.)

Visit the web site at http://orgmode.org/ for more.