any specific completion defined -E apply the completions and actions to "empty" commands -- completion attempted on a blank line -I apply the completions and actions to the initial (usually the command) word When completion is attempted, the actions are applied in the order the uppercase-letter options are listed above. If multiple options are supplied, the -D option takes precedence over -E, and both take precedence over -I. Exit Status: Returns success unless an invalid option is supplied or an error occurs.