Re: [AUCTeX] Extra braces in math mode

[Ralf Angeli]

* Alastair Irving (2006-03-02) writes:

> I have just installed the recent version of auctex, 11.82.  When I
> switch to math mode, with c-c ~, the math shortcuts work, but they
> insert a pair of braces after every symbol.  For example, if I type `f,
> I get \phi{}, and the cursor is put between the braces.  These braces
> are totally meaningless, and have to be deleted.  Is this a known
> problem, or am I doing something wrong?
>  
> Also, how do I create extra shortcuts?  The manual talks about editing a
> variable, but I don't understand how to do this. 

Type
M-x customize-variable RET LaTeX-math-list RET

Then read the variable description and click the "INS" button for
inserting an element into the list.  There will appear a few widgets
corresponding to the elements mentioned in the doc string of the
variable where you can specify a shortcut.  Once you are done editing
click on "State --> Save for Future Session" for saving the variable.

-- 
Ralf