Custom prompt doesn't work on Mac's terminal

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I like to use a custom prompt (current path in blue) on my unix machine:

export PS1='\[\e[0;34m\]\w \$\[\e[m\] '

But when I try to use it on Mac's terminal it doesn't work: it fails to detect the end of the prompt and overwrites the prompt when I type commands. This also happens when I'm inputting a long command where it wraps over the same line instead of starting a new line.

I don't understand why this is the case since I use bash on both machines. Any suggestions on how to remedy this?

mareks

Posted 2012-09-08T15:18:14.857

Reputation: 11

Please check the output of echo $PS1 to ensure the actual value being used for PS1. The line in question is correct and should work on you Mac. – chepner – 2012-09-09T15:37:32.293

Answers

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It seems to work for me in both Terminal and iTerm2. Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are asking?

screenshot of prompt being applied with long command and line wrapping

phiz

Posted 2012-09-08T15:18:14.857

Reputation: 306

Asked: 2012-09-08T15:18:14.857

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Active: 2012-09-08T18:49:06.220