VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Replace Mode: Delete Key not functional

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Description

Describe the bug
While in Replace mode, the delete key should still delete the character under the cursor.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior: Press delete while in Replace mode.

Expected behavior
Delete should delete the character under the cursor.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in VSCodeVim's Replace mode with the Delete key, then trace the key-handling entry point for Replace mode. Update the handling so Delete removes the character under the cursor, and verify the behavior with a regression test or manual reproduction.

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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
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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