Re: question on key bindings: minor-mode map vs minibuffer map

[Stefan Monnier]

> In the case of `S-tab', the `minibuffer-local-completion-map' binding of
> `S-tab' is manifested.

That is *very* strange.

> In the case of `C-y', the minor-mode binding of `C-y'
> is manifested.

That's normal.

> So, a first question I have is what is supposed to happen when both
> minor-mode and minibuffer bindings exist for the same key - which is
> supposed to be manifested during completion?

The minibuffer map is the keymap used as local map in the minibuffer, so
just like any other local map in any other buffer it does not take
precedence over a minor mode map.


        Stefan