VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

`di(` doesn't work properly if the closing bracket isn't at the beginning of the line

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Description

I feel like we've had this issue before... Is it a regression?

Start:

({
|
    })

Keys pressed: di)
Expected end:

(|)

Actual end:

(|   })

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in VSCodeVim using the shown multiline parentheses, then press di) and compare the actual and expected results. Trace the handling of the di) operation and add a regression check that removes the closing bracket and intervening indentation when the bracket is not at the start of its line.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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