VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

`<C-u>` doesn't move the cursor up

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Description

Describe the bug

<C-u> doesn't move the cursor down

Removing the vim.use<C-u> check from the when clause unblocked me, but I wanted to report this anyway since this probably isn't the desired solution.

To Reproduce

  • remove other Keyboard Shortcuts for <C-u>
  • open long document
  • move cursor down document
  • use <C-u>

Expected behavior
should move the cursor up

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.23.1
  • VSCode version: 1.69.0
  • OS: MacOS 12.4

Additional context

default when = `editorTextFocus && vim.active && vim.use<C-u> && !inDebugRepl`

my when =      `editorTextFocus && vim.active && !inDebugRepl`

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the behavior in the listed VSCodeVim and VS Code versions, using the reported keybinding when clause and vim.use setting. Trace how that condition affects the cursor movement command, then verify that moves the cursor up without requiring users to remove the check.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vim, 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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