Your bug report #8246: dired-create-directory doesn't say anything if directory already exists 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 6363@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 8246: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=8246 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems