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`gd` ends in visual mode

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Description

When I press gd on definition and select one of listed references I end up in visual mode instead of normal mode.

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: v1.20.3
  • VSCode version:
    Version: 1.56.2
    Commit: 054a9295330880ed74ceaedda236253b4f39a335
    Date: 2021-05-12T16:45:26.313Z
    Electron: 12.0.4
    Chrome: 89.0.4389.114
    Node.js: 14.16.0
    V8: 8.9.255.24-electron.0
    OS: Linux x64 5.8.0-50-generic snap
  • OS: Ubuntu 20.04

js example

// 1. In normal mode use gd on asdf
var asdf = "string"
// 2. Use j and k to move between occurences
// 3. Hit enter
console.log(asdf)
console.log(asdf)
console.log(asdf)
// 4. Now you are at right place but in visual mode

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in VSCode using the JavaScript example: run gd, select a listed reference with j/k, and press Enter. Trace the gd definition-reference selection entry point and verify that choosing a reference leaves the editor in normal mode rather than visual mode.

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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
48/100

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