microsoft / microsoft/language-server-protocol
Replace a source file string in realtime
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- TypeScript
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Description
Hi, not an issue but a newbie question. If I type \alpha in the editor, can a LS find it out and replace it with the respective greek letter without any further user action more complicated than, say, hitting a tab?
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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points and is framed as a question about realtime source replacement by a language server. Start by checking the protocol’s documented capabilities and relevant editor or language-server behavior; completion criteria are not defined in the issue.
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Assessment
- Domain
- developer-experience, tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 15/100