VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Use `TextEditor.options.tabSize` instead of `configuration.tabstop`?

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Description

I believe this makes sure it's correct based on the editor's specific configuration.

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Research direction

Search the TypeScript codebase for TextEditor.options.tabSize and configuration.tabstop to locate the relevant behavior. Compare how the editor-specific tab size is currently determined; done means using the appropriate setting consistently, with the existing behavior verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
tooling
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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