/* SAVE_FILE_INFO, EMACSSRC>EMACS*>INFO, ENVIRONMENTS GROUP-DNK, 06/18/84
/* EMACS Standard User Interface: HELP System Screen File
/* Copyright (c) 1984, Prime Computer Inc., Natick, MA 01760

                               SAVE FILE


    This  SINGLE key stroke  saves the file  to the file name displayed on
    the status line.

    You should be aware that the SAVE FILE key operates WITHOUT  requiring
    you to confirm its action.  This can create a problem if you have made
    some  mistake  in your file and then inadvertently press the SAVE FILE
    key.  Your  old  file gets replaced by the new contents you SAVEd from
    EMACS.

    You can safeguard an important  original  file  while  editing  it  by
    first  using  the  WRITE  FILE  key.  In response to its "Write file:"
    prompt, name  a  temporary  file.  This creates a copy on disk of your
    original.  Then,  during  your editing session, you can safely use the
    SAVE  FILE  key  to instantly "back up" your edits.  Finally, when you
    are  certain that you want to save the changes, use the WRITE FILE key
    again and overwrite the original file.
