how to autocomplete

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What steps will reproduce the problem?
1. log into a remote ssh host
2. type "cd /et" and hit tab (alt + Q)
3. no autocomplete

What is the expected output? What do you see instead?  I expected the alt+q
to emulate a tab key stroke and autocomplete the command string from "cd
/et" to "cd /etc".  Instead I am seeing "cd /et/".  how do I issue a tab
stroke?

What type of system are you trying to connect to?

If you are able to connect, what is the output of "echo $TERM", "uname -a",
and any other relevant information on the host?

Please provide any additional information below.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by young...@gmail.com on 19 Dec 2008 at 7:11

[GoogleCodeExporter]

I tested this out just now and it works fine for both "alt" buttons + Q using 
the ZSH
shell.  I tried it on the Bash shell and it only works for the left "alt"+Q 
button. 
Pressing the right "alt" places a "/".

This problem looks more like a keymapping issue on Bash.  But I didn't test it 
out
for tcsh.  This is definitely not 100% a ConnectBot problem.

Original comment by daveavila1@gmail.com on 27 Dec 2008 at 5:11

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If you look in settings, you'll notice an entry named "Directory shortcuts" 
Basically it changes either the left or right side keys into alt -> / and shift 
-> tab

You can disable this if you don't like it.

Original comment by kenny@the-b.org on 19 Jan 2009 at 1:23

• Changed state: Invalid

[GoogleCodeExporter]

I'm experiencing this same issue, except instead of a slash, my tab characters 
are ignored completely.  This is on a Sony X10, using the Full Keyboard from 
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-hmw-android-fullkeyboard-npwE.as
px

The tab key works when entering text into different apps, and I've also tried 
using Ctrl-I, and Ascii character HT (0x09 for horizontal tab)

running "echo $HOST" prints out xterm (which is what I selected in connectbot 
settings)

Original comment by jezte...@gmail.com on 12 Jun 2010 at 1:15

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Numerous threads have led my here, claiming post #2 by Kenny is the solution.

However, I have found this not to be the case. I am using a physical keyboard 
with CTRL and TAB keys on it.

If I go to the ConnectBot settings and change "Directory shortcuts" to 
"Disabled", it doesn't make the keyboard's TAB or CTRL keys work as TAB and 
CTRL (which is what the original reporter was saying).

Yes, the setting works for switching the mapping of SHIFT & ALT between right 
and left sides, or outright disabling it. However, it doesn't seem to have any 
effect for actually restoring the functionality of the CTRL or ALT keys on the 
physical keyboard.

This is the case for me at least, so I do not think this issue is "invalid" as 
post #2 does not alleviate the actual problem.

Original comment by uncle...@gmail.com on 10 Jan 2014 at 9:46