VSCodeVim/Vim

Default selector via shift+arrow does not become visual mode

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#2,457 opened on Mar 20, 2018

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Description

Is this a BUG REPORT or FEATURE REQUEST? (choose one): Bug What happened: Shift+arrow to select text not become visual mode, but shift+ <mouse-left> become visual mode What did you expect to happen: Shift+arrow to select should become visual mode How to reproduce it (as minimally and precisely as possible):

Environment:

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 0.11.2
  • VSCode version: 1.21.1
  • OS version: Arch 4.15.9-1

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typescript
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Issue type
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3
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1-3 hours
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stale
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clear
Prerequisites
TypeScriptVS Code extension APIVim mode concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Investigate the keybinding handling in VSCodeVim, specifically how shift+arrow is intercepted. The expected behavior is that shift+arrow should activate visual mode, similar to shift+mouse. Look at the mode switching logic in the extension's source code, particularly in the src/mode or src/actions directories. Check if there are any existing tests related to visual mode activation. The issue discussion may contain hints about the underlying cause.