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"Move to file" Code Action/Hint triggers in an if statement in JS #62780

@Chrysaloid

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@Chrysaloid

Type: Bug

Here is the file used to reproduce the bug: Move to file demo.js

Cursor in if else:
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Cursor in if:
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Cursor in else:
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When I click "Move to a new file" the action removes whole if ... else (if) block and just puts it in a new file. Can't imagine anyone wanting such behaviour. Would be nice if we could decide where this action should show up.

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OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.19045
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