Re: [Mac-emacs-users] META Key in Shell

[Andrew C. <ak...@sh...>]

> Hi All,
> 
> I have the META key working as the option key on my TiBook, thanks
> to the mac-command-key-is-meta variable. However, when I run emacs
> from the shell (emacs -nw), neither the option nor the command key
> work as the META key -- only the escape key works. Anyone know how
> to get the option key to function as the META key when Emacs is run
> from the shell?
> 
> I'm running 21.1.30.1 patched for OS X.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> David

Hi David,

In Terminal Preferences->Emulation, check the option

  Option (alt) key acts as meta key

Andrew.