Microsoft/vscode

Allow specifying an icon for config enums

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#123,786 opened on May 13, 2021

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Description

I implemented intellisense for terminal profile icons https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/122473, but currently the preview is in the description, it would be much easier to use if it was to the left of the string.

Compare that to how nice the change icon command is:

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontenddeveloper experience
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
needs maintainer response
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with VS Code settings UIKnowledge of TypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate the existing implementation of terminal profile icons intellisense in issue #122473 to understand how icons are currently displayed. Review the VS Code settings UI code, likely in `src/vs/workbench/services/preferences/` or similar. Examine the discussion in this issue for any suggested approaches or constraints from the community.