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

Everyone starts Emacs without previous experience.You just need to:

1. Install Emacs
2. Install org-mode
3. Use org-mode to write something

I think both Emacs and org-mode are well documented.So if you have any trouble, read the official documents.

That's all. Good luck.

Answer 2

I found a very extensive list of youtube video regarding org-mode. See it here : Org-Mode on Youtube. Use the latest Emacs release, it already has org-mode installed. Create a file with .org extension. Now, type the title of the file, then start create these:

* Roles
** Role 1
*** Todo 1
*** Todo 2
*** Todo 3
** Role 2
*** Todo 1
*** Todo 2

While your cursor on Role1, press TAB and see the way org-mode hide/show the only relevant tree structure. Press tab again to toggle the visibility status.

Now, while you are in Role 1, type C-x n s, or the command org-narrow-to-subtree. It will only displayed Role 1. To get back, use the command widen, or C-x n w. I found it very helpful!

Lots of other great stuff in org-mode

By the way, you can easily convert and display in browser your org-file. Type : org-export-as-html-and-open. I use it a lot!