Question 1

How to enable smartparens for all programming modes in Emacs?

Accepted Answer

Add smartparens-mode to prog-mode-hook, such as with (add-hook 'prog-mode-hook #'smartparens-mode), or use the use-package example in the README for automatic enabling in multiple modes.

Question 2

Smartparens vs paredit: which is better for Lisp editing?

Accepted Answer

Paredit is more focused and deeply integrated for Lisp, but smartparens offers a superset of features across languages. If you need advanced pair handling beyond Lisp, smartparens is more versatile; otherwise, paredit might be simpler.

Question 3

How to wrap a region with brackets using smartparens?

Accepted Answer

Select the region and use commands like sp-wrap-square for brackets; all wrapping commands are listed in M-x sp-cheat-sheet, with examples in the wiki for quick reference.

Question 4

Does smartparens work with non-programming modes like org-mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes, smartparens can be enabled in any mode via hooks, as shown in the use-package example for text-mode and markdown-mode, but language-specific behavior may vary.

Question 5

How to disable automatic pair insertion in smartparens?

Accepted Answer

Customize variables like sp-autopair-insert or use sp-pair functions to tweak behavior; detailed options are in the documentation or wiki, but it requires digging into configuration.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using smartparens in large files?

Accepted Answer

While not explicitly mentioned, advanced features like strict mode and pair navigation might introduce minor latency in very large buffers, though it's generally optimized for typical use.

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