Issue with Multi-Cursor Functionality in Latest VS Code Update

[jaafarkoubaa]

Type: Bug

Dear Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

We have noticed a regression in the functionality of the multi-cursor feature following the latest update of Visual Studio Code. In previous versions, this feature worked flawlessly. However, the current behavior presents the following issue:

When invoking multi-cursors (using Ctrl + Alt combined with the Up/Down arrow keys to position new cursors) and attempting to select text (using Ctrl or Ctrl + Shift for full-word selection), the multi-cursor functionality is disrupted. Instead of maintaining all cursors, the focus shifts to a single cursor at the initial position, effectively canceling the multi-cursor setup.

We appreciate the consistent dedication and effort the team puts into improving Visual Studio Code. We kindly request your attention to this matter and hope that a resolution can be implemented in an upcoming release.

Thank you for your support and hard work.

Sincerely,

VS Code version: Code 1.96.2 (fabdb6a, 2024-12-19T10:22:47.216Z)
OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.19045
Modes:

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