This book tells you how to get started with the GNU Emacs editor. It will grow with the reader: as you become more proficient, it will help you learn how to use Emacs more effectively. It will take you from basic Emacs usage--simple text editing--to moderately complicated customization and programming. The book is aimed at new Emacs users, whether or not they are programmers. Also useful for readers switching from other Emacs implementations to GNU Emacs. Covers Version 18.57 of the GNU Emacs editor. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.