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diff --git a/lispref/variables.texi b/lispref/variables.texi index 1f793b8f03f..de5fb40618f 100644 --- a/lispref/variables.texi +++ b/lispref/variables.texi @@ -1429,8 +1429,11 @@ variables that major modes set should not be marked permanent. The function @code{kill-all-local-variables} runs this normal hook before it does anything else. This gives major modes a way to arrange for something special to be done if the user switches to a different -major mode. For best results, make this variable buffer-local, so that -it will disappear after doing its job and will not interfere with the +major mode. It is also useful for buffer-specific minor modes +that should be forgotten if the user changes the major mode. + +For best results, make this variable buffer-local, so that it will +disappear after doing its job and will not interfere with the subsequent major mode. @xref{Hooks}. @end defvar |