Question 1

How do I install quarto-mode in Emacs?

Accepted Answer

Install it from MELPA by running M-x package-install quarto-mode, then add (require 'quarto-mode) to your init file. Ensure dependencies like polymode are also installed as per the README.

Question 2

Can I use quarto-mode for .Rmd files instead of .qmd?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you need to manually associate .Rmd files with poly-quarto-mode in your Emacs configuration, as shown in the README with add-to-list or use-package examples.

Question 3

What's the difference between quarto-preview and markdown-mode preview?

Accepted Answer

Quarto-preview uses Quarto's native server for faster, interactive rendering without disk output, while markdown-mode typically relies on slower pandoc compilation, as noted in the README's behavior differences.

Question 4

How to set up quarto-mode with ESS for R code chunks?

Accepted Answer

Install ESS separately, and quarto-mode will automatically detect and use it for R code editing. No extra configuration is needed if ESS is available, as mentioned in the README.

Question 5

Quarto-mode vs using the quarto CLI directly in terminal?

Accepted Answer

Quarto-mode integrates Quarto commands into Emacs, offering live previews and editing features within the editor, whereas CLI requires manual terminal commands for each operation, making it less interactive.

Question 6

Why is my quarto-mode not working for previews?

Accepted Answer

Check if quarto is installed globally, all dependencies are loaded, and the quarto-force-preview variable is set correctly. The README notes that preview behavior can be customized via this variable.

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