Emacs ido-mode and creating new files in directories, it keeps changing the directory while I'm typing

Question

When using ido-mode in emacs, it tends to get in my way when I\'m trying to create a new file inside a directory, using: C-x C-f ( start typing a new filen

Answer 1

Use C-j to tell ido to input what you have typed rather than the first completion. This is also mentioned on emacswiki.