patch 8.1.0064: typing CTRL-W in a prompt buffer shows mode "-- --" commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/942b4541a2d8e8df8369ab70e112dbbbe0c7c0aa Author: Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org> Date: Sun Jun 17 16:23:34 2018 +0200 patch 8.1.0064: typing CTRL-W in a prompt buffer shows mode "-- --" Problem: Typing CTRL-W in a prompt buffer shows mode "-- --". Solution: Set restart_edit to 'A' and check for it.

--- a/src/edit.c
+++ b/src/edit.c
@@ -1179,7 +1179,7 @@ doESCkey:
 		// In a prompt window CTRL-W is used for window commands.
 		// Use Shift-CTRL-W to delete a word.
 		stuffcharReadbuff(Ctrl_W);
-		restart_edit = 'i';
+		restart_edit = 'A';
 		nomove = TRUE;
 		count = 0;
 		goto doESCkey;