Microsoft/vscode

Block cursor should not be on inlay hint

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#209,417 opened on Apr 3, 2024

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Description

Repro

  1. Have a block cursor
  2. Move onto inlay hint -- it goes on the inlay hint instead of jumping over :bug:

https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/assets/16353531/3556fb5c-c504-43fc-b84e-a6a04d5f4cfd

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Research direction
Examine cursor update logic when hovering over inlay hints. Focus on the 'cursorStyle' setting and inlay hint rendering code.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
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Mostly clear
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Git
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70