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Vi mode (READ: Allow selection keys to be rebound to different keys) #11868

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This issue suggests implementing a "Vi mode" similar to the very convenient one implemented by Alacritty, where the user can
move the cursor around, select and copy text using the keyboard alone in a fashion familiar to most programmers and power users;

  • The user presses a predefined keyboard shortcut to enter Vi mode
  • Once in Vi mode, the cursor is movable in the current terminal buffer using Vi motions (h j k l)
  • 'V' enters visual mode, where text can be selected and copied ('y')
  • '/' and '?' enter search mode where text can be searched and then copied

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    Area-SettingsIssues related to settings and customizability, for console or terminalIssue-FeatureComplex enough to require an in depth planning process and actual budgeted, scheduled work.Product-TerminalThe new Windows Terminal.

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