Problem Statement/Rationale

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Running "db.runCommand({ compact : collectionname})" with the collection name in quotes runs fine. ie db.runCommand({ compact : "movies"})

However, running cmd without quotes around collection name does not generate error message that says to use quotes that would correct the problem.

Using db.collection name without quotes shows a forever spinning icon. Ctrl-x or Ctrl-z doesn't exit the process

Steps to Reproduce

How could an engineer replicate the issue you’re reporting?

In embedded mongosh,

use sample_mflix

db.runCommand({ compact : movies})

db.runCommand({ compact : db.sessions})

Expected Results

What do you expect to happen?

1. More meaningful error msg when quotes missing.
2. Not to enter into a stuck state and get prompt back

Actual Results

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Additional Notes

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