Normal command does not work when parameters contain double quote
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Description
Describe the bug
When executing normal command with parameters containing double quote, it does not work.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Type text
aaaa - Execute normal command with a stroke of
:normal I" - No changes are added with editor contents (No error occurred)
Expected behavior
After executing above normal command, the following editor contents are expected.
"aaaa
Environment (please complete the following information):
- Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.29.0
- VSCode version: 1.96.2
- OS: Linux
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the :normal I" command in VSCodeVim with the stated VSCode, extension, and Linux environment, then trace the normal-command handling entry point. Done means the command inserts a leading double quote before aaaa without an error.
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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
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 50/100