From 3740741d91d54d9d6bc0a4d777eb57497b017606 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrick Totzke Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:44:59 +0000 Subject: docs: polish "First Steps" also in README's Usage section --- README.md | 13 +++++++------ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 49f2ca31..3fc4bf80 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -40,15 +40,16 @@ See [here][features], most notably: Usage ===== -In all views, arrows, page-up/down, `j`,`k` and `Space` can be used to move the focus. +The arrow keys, `page-up/down`, `j`, `k` and `Space` can be used to move the focus. `Escape` cancels prompts and `Enter` selects. Hit `:` at any time and type in commands to the prompt. -The current *mode* is displayed at the bottom left, after the buffer number; -This can be 'search', 'thread', 'envelope' etc. In different modes different commands are -available. -Usage information on any command can be listed by typing `help YOURCOMMAND` to the prompt; -The key bindings for the current mode are listed upon pressing `?`. +The interface shows one buffer at a time, you can use `tab` and `Shift-Tab` to switch +between them, close the current buffer with `d` and list them all with `;`. + +The buffer type or *mode* (displayed at the bottom left) determines which prompt commands +are available. Usage information on any command can be listed by typing `help YOURCOMMAND` +to the prompt; The key bindings for the current mode are listed upon pressing `?`. [notmuch]: http://notmuchmail.org/ [urwid]: http://excess.org/urwid/ -- cgit v1.2.3