Claude Code v2.1.283 ·
Vim mode keeps the cursor on the text and records inserted newlines
In vim NORMAL mode, a restored draft puts the cursor on its last character, and newlines you insert are recorded with your typing
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What
Two small fixes for people who use vim-style editing in the prompt box:
- Restored draft: in NORMAL mode, the cursor now lands on the last character of the text instead of one position past the end.
- Inserted newlines: a newline added with the
chat:newline action is now recorded along with the rest of what you typed in insert mode.
Why
These are small correctness fixes for vim-mode users, so the cursor and the recorded typing behave the way vim would.
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The writer flagged doubtThat the recorded newline is meant for vim's repeat command is inferred from a name, not confirmed.
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