VS Code UI has mistaken "chord" to mean sequence

[chrisjj]

e.g. status bar

The program isn't waiting for the second key of a chord, It is waiting for second key (or chord) of a sequence.

EDIT: Further instance:

[vscodebot]

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Thanks for submitting this issue. Please also check if it is already covered by an existing one, like:

• Emit first key chord when timeout or wrong second key chord (#15550)
• Incorrect keybinding shown on hover for opening viewlet when there are multiple keybindings that begin with the same chord (#51767)
• Add chords to "show same keybindings" (#80181)
• Add suggested completions for key chords (#3969)
• Display command name in the status bar after a keybinding (#85790)

[sportshead]

Why don't you just put all of your problems with VS Code into one issue

Plus as I said in #89899 "We're programmers, not spell checkers"

So you can stop complaining about bad grammar. Or fix it yourself and make a PR

[chrisjj]

Why don't you just put all of your problems with VS Code into one issue

I prefer to follow good practice - and the guidelines. "File a single issue per problem"

Plus as I said in #89899 "We're programmers, not spell checkers"

This isn't a spell-check issue.

So you can stop complaining about bad grammar.

This isn't a complaint - it is an defect report. And this issue isn't about grammar.

[gregvanl]

I'm not sure I understand your issue.
VS Code uses chord to refers to a sequence of two or more separate key presses (including any modifiers like ctrl, alt, shift) so the Status bar comment seems accurate. The status bar is indicating that another keypress is necessary to complete the chord and activate the command.

[chrisjj]

I'm not sure I understand your issue.
VS Code uses chord to refers to a sequence of two or more separate key presses

There's the issue. That's not what chord means in English (British or American). I'd guess the author of this text is not a native English speaker.

The status bar is indicating that another keypress is necessary to complete the chord and activate the command.

And that's not true. What is true, is that another keypress or chord is needed to complete the sequence.

[chrisjj]

Could someone please reopen this issue please? It was closed by a contributor who said "I'm not sure I understand your issue." since which he/she has been given further information to help him understand it.

[gregvanl]

Hi @chrisjj, Sorry to not get back to you. Technology often stretches the definition of English words to explain new ideas or features. VS Code uses "chord" in this way and so far it has resonated with most users. I don't think it is necessary to change the Status bar text.

[chrisjj]

Technology often stretches the definition of English words to explain new ideas or features.

The existing meaning of chord in keyboard technology is far from new. See Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorded_keyboard .

The fact the term may be new to some VS Code users is a poor excuse for misusing it, miseducating them and degrading accessibility to experienced users.