Reload configurations without restarting Emacs

Question

How do I load the edited .emacs file without restarting Emacs?

Answer 1

I usually use M-x load-file. But be aware that some initialization is only done the first time through. Things like libraries that set their defaults when loaded, but don't get reloaded the second time through. Its always a good idea to start up emacs from scratch as a final check that everything works ok.

Answer 2

you can use C-x C-e which will evaluate an s-expression. Make sure the cursor is at the last parenthesis of the elisp code.

Answer 3

M-x load-file ~/.emacs

eval-buffer when the .emacs file is opened

eval-region when you want apply selected lines

C-x C-e evaluates the preceding expression

Answer 4

Open the .emacs file, select its contents and hit C-x,C-e

Answer 5

I use and recommend restart-emacs package on melpa

Answer 6

M-x eval-buffer