hackmdio / hackmdio/hackmd-io-issues
block visual mode: literal tabs treated oddly
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Description
### Is this a hackmd.io issue?
- [X] Yes, the bug happens on https://hackmd.io
- [ ] No. If it's a self-hosted CodiMD instance, please fire up the issue in the repo of CodiMD: https://github.com/hackmdio/codimd
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It's on https://hackmd.io/c/tutorials/
或是中文版 https://hackmd.io/c/tutorials-tw/
### What's the problem
When in `vim` mode, Visual Block mode (`ctrl+v`) incorrectly manipulates tab characters as if they are of width one, rather than the width visually exposed.
#### Current behaviour
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Provide steps to reproduce:
1. Create a document, such as a table, consisting of both tabs and spaces
```markdown
|
\t|
```
2. set to use Vim mode and enter command mode (`esc`)
3. `gg` to go to the top
4. `ctrl+v` to enter visual block mode
5. `G` to go to the bottom row
6. `A` to append. Notice that rather than a clean block selection, a jagged edge is selected.
[example note](https://hackmd.io/wfKBo0kRRUSkZZqIwF-N4w)
#### Expected behaviour
Tabs should be treated with their rendered width, not width one.
#### Environment
I use HackMD on:
**Desktop**
- OS: macOS and Windows
- Browser: Firefox
- Browser Version: 125
**Mobile**
n/a
#### Additional context
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