VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

[FEATURE REQUEST] Add an option to support `:set selection=exclusive`

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Description

Is this a BUG REPORT or FEATURE REQUEST? (choose one): FEATURE REQUEST

Add an option to support :set selection=exclusive

With :set selection=exclusive, starting with an empty file, press

iHello world!␛^vwd

world! should be kept on the screen instead of orld!.

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Research direction

Start by locating the :set option handling and the visual-block delete path for the reported iHello world!␛^vwd sequence. Reproduce the behavior with an empty file, then verify that enabling selection=exclusive keeps world! on screen rather than orld!.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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