[Grml] zsh history completion via arrow keys

[Frank Terbeck]

John wrote:
> I added the line to my /etc/zsh/zshrc right under the original but
> upon opening a new terminal, the desired effect is not present.
[...]
> If you have other thoughts, I am very interested.

In your terminal, at the zsh prompt, hit Control-v followed by the
up-cursor key.  What does that insert into the command line?

Regards, Frank

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