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

Doing this really helps. Basically use ido-mode up until you get to the correct directory, then hit C-f again to get out of ido-mode as you type the new filename.

C-x C-f navigate to directory C-f enter new filename RET.