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24.0.90; "C-s/C-r" from the minibuffer don't clear the current text |
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Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:22:30 +0100 |
Hi,
Try this from "emacs -Q":
1. Type "C-x C-f".
2. Type "C-s" (or "C-r").
In step #2, the minibuffer prompt changes from "Find file" to
"I-search", but the buffer's default directory is not cleared.
Instead, it becomes read-only like the prompt text, so that I have to
type the Isearch input after it.
This is quite confusing. The minibuffer should be cleared, like "M-s"
and "M-r" commands do.
In GNU Emacs 24.0.90.1 (i386-mingw-nt6.1.7601)
of 2011-10-27 on DANI-PC
Windowing system distributor `Microsoft Corp.', version 6.1.7601
configured using `configure --with-gcc (4.5)'
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Dani Moncayo
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Re: bug#9972: 24.0.90; "C-s/C-r" from the minibuffer don't clear the current text |
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Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:53:23 +0100 |
> Like you (and Drew, and I guess everyone in this list), I like
> consistency and generality.
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> Actually, what I don't like in the current behavior of C-s (and the
> other 3) when invoked from the minibuffer is the fact that the current
> minibuffer text remains there after hitting C-s (like if I were typed
> it, but even being read-only!). That scenario is not like users are
> used to when the type `C-s'. They expect to see a clean minibuffer
> prompt "I-search: ", with the cursor after it.
>
> So, what about making the Isearch commands start that way, but
> considering the current minibuffer text (the one present before C-s
> was invoked) as the first entry for the search, as you pointed out?
Forget about this. I now realize what you and Drew meant, and I agree with you.
I'm closing this bug report, and sorry for wasting your time.
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Dani Moncayo
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