VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Can I position the cursor at will, instead of matching the word under the current cursor

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I want to position the cursor at will, instead of matching the word under the current cursor

Describe the solution you'd like
Sometimes I need to modify multiple places, but not the same word

Describe alternatives you've considered
Currently, it can only be realized by using the built-in alt+click of VSCode, but it needs the cooperation of the mouse, which is a bit troublesome

Additional context
Can it be implemented with VScodeVim currently? If not, I hope my ideas can be adopted

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Research direction

Start by reviewing VSCodeVim's existing cursor and multiple-cursor entry points, then compare them with VS Code's built-in Alt+Click behavior. Clarify the intended keyboard interaction and define done as allowing multiple independently positioned cursors without mouse cooperation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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