Your bug report #6463: "prepend" font-locking not working when an sh-mode buffer is opened for the first time which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 6463@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 6463: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=6463 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems