in ipython how do I accept and use an autocomplete suggestion?

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I'm using Python 3.8.9 with IPython 8.0.1 on macOS. When I type anything whatsoever, it displays a predicted suggestion based on past commands. Cool.

However, how do I actually accept that suggestion? I tried the obvious: tab, which does not accept the suggestion, but rather opens up a menu with different suggestions, while the original suggestion is still there (see screenshot).

I also tried space, and return, but both of those act as if the suggestion was never made. How the heck do I actually use the ipython autosuggestion? Or is tab supposed to work and something is wrong with my ipython build or something?

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2 Answers

pressing the right arrow key on my keyboard was the only thing that worked. Kind of non-obvious.

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