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Write command (:write, :w) with argument doesn't support range.

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Description

The :w command doesn't support a range when saving to a different file.

This could be useful to save the current selection, for example, to another file.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. First locate the TypeScript entry point for the :write/:w command and its range handling, then inspect existing command tests if available. Done means saving the selected range to a different file works while preserving current behavior without a range.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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