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The % key doesn't work correctly in C file

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Description

Describe the bug
In C language file, the % key doesn't go to #endif that matched #ifdef
To Reproduce
Open a C language file that has #ifdef statement, move cursor to #, and press %

Expected behavior
Go to matched #endif statement

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in a C language file containing an #ifdef statement: place the cursor on # and press %. Trace the matching behavior for #ifdef and #endif, then verify that % moves to the corresponding #endif without breaking existing matching behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, 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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