Wrapping words automatically (GNU Emacs FAQ)

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5.14 How do I make Emacs wrap words for me? ¶

Use auto-fill-mode, activated by typing M-x auto-fill-mode. The default maximum line width is 70, determined by the variable fill-column. To learn how to turn this on automatically, see How do I turn on auto-fill-mode by default?.