VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

"zz" doesn't get me to the exact vertical center of the editor

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Description

Describe the bug
When centering the cursor with zz, it doesn't get the correct center of the screen. It is off

Screenshots
After hitting zz:

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Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.23.2
  • VSCode version: 1.71.0
  • OS: MacOS 12.5.1

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the zz behavior in VSCodeVim with the reported VS Code and extension versions, then compare the cursor position with the editor viewport's exact vertical center. Done means zz consistently places the cursor at the exact center of the visible editor.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
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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