VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Can't close unsaved editor with `<c-w>c`

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Description

Describe the bug
When I press <c-w>c on a a unsaved editor, nothing happens.

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But when I press <c-w>c on a saved editor, it closes as spected.
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To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Create or change a file and don't save the changes
  2. Press <c-w>c
  3. Nothing should happen

Expected behavior
Show the regular close unsaved editor popup:

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Or maybe this is the expected behaviour, since there is also ZQ for closing without saving.

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: v1.24.3
  • VSCode version: 1.73.1
  • OS: Kubuntu 20.04 LTS

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in VSCode with VSCodeVim v1.24.3 on the described unsaved and saved editors, using c. Trace the extension's handling of that key sequence and compare it with the regular unsaved-editor close prompt. Done means the expected prompt appears consistently, or the issue's alternative behavior is documented and confirmed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
desktop, devtools
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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