VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Can't replace letter with colon (:) when in zen mode

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Description

Describe the bug
While in full screen (when status bar is hidden) trying to replace a letter with a colon (:) brings up the command line popup.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Go full screen into zen mode.
  2. In normal mode press r :
  3. Pop-up appears.

Expected behavior
You replace the letter with colon.

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.18.9
  • VSCode version: 1.54.2
  • OS: win10

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in VSCodeVim 1.18.9 on VSCode 1.54.2 by entering zen mode and pressing r : in normal mode. Investigate the extension's handling of the colon key and verify that the command line popup no longer appears and the character is replaced.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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