VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Option to control <ESC> behavior in Multiple Cursor mode

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
No

Describe the solution you'd like
When in multiple cursor mode, and I hit escape, I'd really like the ability to stay in multiple cursor mode and move around with multiple cursors while in normal mode, and then perform other operations.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Atom

Additional context
No

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is specified. Start by locating the multiple-cursor and Escape key handling in the VS Code Vim extension, then define how the option should preserve multiple-cursor mode and how its configured behavior can be verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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