VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

When doing autocompletion in vim mode `<C-j>` is working but `<C-k>` is not

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Description

Describe the bug
when doing autocompletition in vim mode ctrl-j is working but ctrl-k is not to scroll through the suggestions.

Expected behavior
he should scroll up to the previous suggestion

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: latest
  • VSCode version: latest
  • OS: windows 10

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in VSCodeVim's Vim mode with autocomplete suggestions open, using the reported VSCode, extension, and Windows 10 environment. Trace the autocomplete key handling and verify that Ctrl-K scrolls to the previous suggestion while Ctrl-J continues to work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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