VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

block selector `ib` and the others doesn't work on specific text

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Description

Describe the bug
ib doesn't work on such code ( '(' ) when cursor is behind the char ( inside '

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.16.0
  • VSCode version: 1.47.3
  • OS: windows 10

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Research direction

Reproduce the ib block-selector case in VSCodeVim using ( '(' ), with the cursor behind the inner (. Compare the behavior with other block selectors and confirm the expected selection; done means the selector works for this quoted-parenthesis text on a current supported VS Code and VSCodeVim setup.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
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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