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When I'm specifying arguments to the mv or cp commands at the command line and I hit tab to autocomplete the argument, it lists the argument without special characters escaped. For instance, it lists ajax-loader(1).gif literally when it should list it as ajax-loader\(1\).gif

Autocompleted arguments to the cd command are listed correctly though. I don't know what's going on. I'd appreciate any help / insight.

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  • Weird... ive tested it here (using touch "ajax-loader(1).gif" first), and autocomplete works correctly for both mv and cp. Are you sure you're in the right directory? Have you tested if ls autocomplete for that file is working fine?
    – MestreLion
    Aug 31, 2011 at 7:16

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You may want to check this out because I had the same problem and modifying /etc/bash_completion did solve it.

http://www.yenlo.nl/thijsvolders/2011/12/06/ubuntu-11-10-bash-autocompletion-changed/

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  • Welcome to Ask Ubuntu! Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference.
    – RolandiXor
    Dec 8, 2011 at 15:26
  • @RolandiXor Noted and sorry, I'll do this next time.
    – Alex
    Jan 18, 2017 at 2:11
  • You should do it this time as well. :)
    – RolandiXor
    Jan 18, 2017 at 20:26

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