VSCodeVim/Vim

`<C-[>` does not exit vim command line

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#2220 opened on Dec 13, 2017

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Description

Using vscode 1.18.1 on macOS High Sierra.

When entering vim command mode using :, you cannot exit it using ctrl+[, you have to use the esc key.

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer experience
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.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
TypeScriptVSCode APIKeybinding concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Investigate the keybinding handling for exiting command mode in VSCodeVim. Compare how the Esc key is handled versus Ctrl+[. Look at the key event processing in files like 'src/mode/modeHandler.ts' or 'src/actions/commands.ts'. Check if there is a missing mapping for Ctrl+[ in the command mode keybindings. Also review any existing issues or comments related to this behavior.