FR: in vi mode, enable search mode via /?
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Description
When in vi mode, then search dialogue should be opened whenever / or ? is pressed in normal mode.
Currently user is required to use Ctrl+F shortcut that really should scroll full page forward in vi mode.
Running v3.17.0 in linux.
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No files or tests are named. Reproduce the behavior in vi mode on Linux, then trace the normal-mode key handling and search-dialog entry point. Done means / and ? open search in normal mode while Ctrl-F retains its intended full-page-forward behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100