Re: questions about correct reveal-mode usage to hide passwords

[Stefan Monnier]

>> One[1] uses font-lock mode to adapt to
>> change dynamically, which works well for live editing, but you can't see
>> the password when you're editing it.
> font-lock is the perfect way to implement this, and it should be easy to

I'd recommend using jit-lock rather than font-lock.
It might be a case of bikeshedding, but I think it will be both easier
to implement and more robust.


        Stefan


PS: I assume it installs *overlays* rather than text properties.