VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Selection removed on `<C-S-Right>`

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Description

The problem is that with vim mode enabled on ctrl + shift + right selection appears for a moment and then disappears.
I tested it without vim plugin enabled and it works fine then so its not vscode problem.
I have attached gifs bellow one is showing the problem second one is done in SublimeText and displays how it should work.
Environment:

  • VSCode Version: 1.17.2
  • VsCodeVim Version: 0.10.2
  • OS: Windows 10 Pro 1709 x 16299.19

What happened:
vscode issue multicursor

What did you expect to happen:
vscode issue

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No file or test is named. First reproduce the issue with Vim mode enabled using Ctrl+Shift+Right, then compare it with Vim disabled and the expected SublimeText behavior. Done means the selection remains active after the shortcut in the reported environment.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
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Clarity
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Newbie friendliness
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