I want to write to a new file but I can't
reddit / emacs

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that_guu · 2022-08-29 14:42

I dont know how to say this, so Im posting [this
image](https://imgur.com/a/Bin0gqN).

I want to write to (non existing )file `Training.py`   but emacs tries
to write to an existing file with similar name. How to avoid this?

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anaumann · 2022-08-29 14:50

`counsel-find-file` (that I'm using) has a key binding `C-M-j` to use
the typed in filename instead of the first/the selected suggestion.

But it depends on the find file function you're using..

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Illiamen · 2022-08-29 14:52

Your completion UI will have a way to submit exactly what you typed.

In Vertico, I think it's something like `M-RET` or moving up to the
input line and then hitting `RET`.

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that_guu · 2022-08-29 14:54

Yes I use counsel as well. C-M-j really works! Thanks you.

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xtifr · 2022-08-29 18:51

With ivy/counsel, you can also set the `ivy-use-selectable-prompt`
variable to 't', This will allow you to move the cursor up to the
prompt line to select the exact text you  typed. I find this easier to
remember/type than C-M-j.

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that_guu · 2022-08-29 19:24

I will check it out