keyword is the inverse of @code{:if}, such that @w{@code{:unless foo}}
means the same thing as @w{@code{:if (not foo)}}.
-For example, if you only want @samp{foo} in graphical Emacs sessions,
-you could use the following:
+For example, if you only want to load @samp{foo} in graphical Emacs
+sessions, you could use the following:
@lisp
(use-package foo
:if (display-graphic-p))
@end lisp
-Another common use case is to make it conditional on the operating
-system:
+@subheading Some common use cases
+
+Here are some common cases for conditional loading, and how to achieve
+them.
+
+@itemize
+
+@item Operating system
+
+This example loads a package only on GNU/Linux. See the
+@code{system-type} docstring for other valid values.
@lisp
-(use-package foo
- :if (memq window-system '(mac ns)))
+:if (eq system-type 'gnu/linux)
@end lisp
+@item Window system
+
+This example loads a package only on macOS and X. See the
+@code{window-system} docstring for valid values.
+
+@lisp
+:if (memq window-system '(ns x))
+@end lisp
+
+@item Installed package
+
+This example loads a package only when the @samp{foo} package is
+installed.
+
+@lisp
+:if (package-installed-p 'foo)
+@end lisp
+
+@item Libraries in @code{load-path}
+
+This example loads a package only when @file{foo.el} is available in
+your @code{load-path} (for example, if you installed that file
+manually):
+
+@lisp
+:if (locate-library "foo.el")
+@end lisp
+@end itemize
+
+@subheading Making conditional loading affect @code{:preface} and @code{:ensure}
+
@cindex conditional loading before @code{:preface} or @code{:ensure}
If you need to conditionalize a use-package form so that the condition
occurs before even @code{:ensure} or @code{:preface}, use @code{when}