VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Shift+Alt+Up/Down does not work as expected

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Description

Describe the bug
Shift+Alt+Up/Down is a predefined shortcut for copy a line up or down. I use it quite often. Now with vim plugin enabled, the keybindings now work as Ctrl+Alt+Up/Down, which is add multiple cursor up or down. I want it back to the default keybinding.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Enable vim extension;
  2. Press Shift+Alt+Up/Down, the editor now adds a multiple cursor instead of copy the line.

Expected behavior
The keybindings should copy the line up and down.

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.21.10
  • VSCode version: 1.62.2
  • OS: Win 10

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue with the Vim extension enabled using Shift+Alt+Up/Down in VS Code, then trace the extension's keybinding handling to find where those keys become Ctrl+Alt+Up/Down. Done means the shortcuts copy the current line up or down as expected instead of adding multiple cursors.

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Assessment

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

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