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Asked: May 17, 20262026-05-17T22:56:55+00:00 2026-05-17T22:56:55+00:00

When the TAGS file is re-generated, and I try to visit tag in Emacs

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When the TAGS file is re-generated, and I try to visit tag in Emacs (M–.), Emacs asks me if I really want to re-read that file:

Tags file /path/to/TAGS has changed, read new contents? (yes or no)

And I have to enter yes every time. Not very convenient (M–. Enter y e s Enter are 7 keys to press against only 2 in Vim).

How can I configure Emacs to read the updated TAGS silently, without asking?

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    2026-05-17T22:56:56+00:00Added an answer on May 17, 2026 at 10:56 pm
    (setq tags-revert-without-query 1)
    

    Edit: before finding the above answer, I suggested adding this line:

    (defalias 'yes-or-no-p 'y-or-n-p)
    

    to .emacs file, because every time you’re asked if you want to reread that file, you’ll just have to hit ‘y’ if you prefer not to use tags-revert-without-query. In that case, M–. y is just one keystroke more than Vim.

    I’ll leave that information here in case somebody finds it useful.

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