diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fbd36a05..e6d0d6b6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ optional args:
  -a      use access time
  -b key  open bookmark key
  -d      detail mode
- -f      run filter as cmd on ^P
+ -f      run filter as cmd on prompt key
  -H      show hidden files
  -i      nav-as-you-type mode
  -n      version sort
diff --git a/nnn.1 b/nnn.1
index acc84931..dbe618f7 100644
--- a/nnn.1
+++ b/nnn.1
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ supports the following options:
         detail mode
 .Pp
 .Fl f
-        run filter as command when ^P is pressed
+        run filter as command when the prompt key is pressed
 .Pp
 .Fl H
         show hidden files
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ with a '^' (caret) symbol.
 .Pp
 There is a program option to filter entries by substring match instead of regex.
 .Pp
-There is a program option to execute the current filter as a command when \fI^P\fR is pressed.
+There is a program option to execute the current filter as a command when the prompt key is pressed.
 .Pp
 In the \fInavigate-as-you-type\fR mode directories are opened in filter mode,
 allowing continuous navigation. Works best with the \fBarrow keys\fR.
diff --git a/src/nnn.c b/src/nnn.c
index 0ad0a691..666b9209 100644
--- a/src/nnn.c
+++ b/src/nnn.c
@@ -151,6 +151,7 @@
 #define F_NORMAL  0x08  /* spawn child process in non-curses regular CLI mode */
 #define F_CMD     0x10  /* run command - show results before exit (must have F_NORMAL) */
 #define F_CLI     (F_NORMAL | F_MULTI)
+#define F_SILENT  (F_CLI | F_NOTRACE)
 
 /* CRC8 macros */
 #define UCHAR_BIT_WIDTH  (sizeof(unsigned char) << 3)
@@ -4279,7 +4280,7 @@ nochange:
 			if (sel == SEL_RENAME) {
 				/* Rename the file */
 				if (dup == 'd')
-					spawn("cp -r", dents[cur].name, tmp, path, F_CLI | F_NOTRACE);
+					spawn("cp -rp", dents[cur].name, tmp, path, F_SILENT);
 				else if (renameat(fd, dents[cur].name, fd, tmp) != 0) {
 					close(fd);
 					printwarn(&presel);
@@ -4535,7 +4536,7 @@ static void usage(void)
 		" -a      use access time\n"
 		" -b key  open bookmark key\n"
 		" -d      detail mode\n"
-		" -f      run filter as cmd on ^P\n"
+		" -f      run filter as cmd on prompt key\n"
 		" -H      show hidden files\n"
 		" -i      nav-as-you-type mode\n"
 		" -n      version sort\n"