VSCodeVim/Vim

Keeps NORMAL mode when text is selected using shift and arrow keys.

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#2224 opened on Dec 14, 2017

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Description

When I select text with SHIFT and arrow keys it says the mode is NORMAL, where it should be VISUAL mode. edit: same for editor.action.smartSelect.shrink and editor.action.smartSelect.grow

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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.
3
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1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
basic Vim mode conceptsVS Code extension developmentTypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Investigate the mode transition logic in the VSCodeVim extension, specifically when text is selected via SHIFT+arrow keys or smart select actions. Look for where the mode is set to VISUAL after selection and why it might remain NORMAL. Check the mode handling in files like 'src/actions/commands/actions.ts' or 'src/modes/modeHandler.ts'. Review the issue comments for any additional insights.