VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Editor automatically switch to Visual mode when use expand-region extension.

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Description

Describe the bug
In the new version of insert mode, when you use the expand-region extension's shortcut Ctrl+w or (other shortcut keys are the same) to select a word, it will automatically switch to visual mode.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Install expand-region
  2. The editor switches to Insert Mode
  3. Press Ctrl+w to select a word
  4. The editor automatically switches to Visual Mode

Even set useCtrlKeys false and handleKeys <C-w> false, same above.

Expected behavior
Don't automatically switch to visual mode, as older version.

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version:1.17.0
  • VSCode version:1.48.2
  • OS:win10

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue with the expand-region extension, VSCodeVim 1.17.0, VS Code 1.48.2, and the stated Ctrl+w or equivalent keybinding sequence. Compare Insert Mode behavior with the older version and verify that selecting a word no longer switches the editor to Visual Mode, including when useCtrlKeys and handleKeys are disabled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, 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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