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Enable key repeat in Apple Lion for Atom in Vim mode
# Mac OS X Lion introduced a new, iOS-like context menu when you press and hold a key
# that enables you to choose a character from a menu of options. If you are on Lion
# try it by pressing and holding down 'e' in any app that uses the default NSTextField
# for input.
#
# It's a nice feature and continues the blending of Mac OS X and iOS features. However,
# it's a nightmare to deal with in Atom if you're running vim mode,
# as it means you cannot press and hold h/j/k/l to move through your file. You have
# to repeatedly press the keys to navigate.
defaults write com.github.atom ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false
# Alternately, if you want this feature disabled globally, you can enter this:
defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false
# In either case you'll need to restart Atom for the change to take place.
# Happy coding!
@beninada
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thank you so much

@junkycoder
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Works for VS Code too, thanks man!

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