Autocomplete for '\begin{}' inserts a double closing '}'

[albanleandri]

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Describe the bug [Required]

Invalid syntax from autocomplete for \begin{itemize} or \begin{enumerate} causing compilation error.

To Reproduce

When typing: \begin{i} The suggestions for autocomplete will appear. In this case, the relevant suggestion will be: \begin{itemize} If I proceed with this suggestion then I will have what follows:

\begin{itemize}
    \item 
\end{itemize}}

As you can see, the ending command contains an additional closing curly brace. It's wrong and will cause a compilation error if not removed (manually).

Expected behavior

I want the autocomplite to lead to what's below:

\begin{itemize}
    \item 
\end{itemize}

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• OS: Windows 10
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[jlelong]

You should not write the closing } of \begin your self.

[albanleandri]

@jlelong actually, I don't, it's auto closing. Is it a VSC setting I can change?

[jlelong]

OK I understand. I only type \beg and hit TAB to complete. Doing so I only get \begin{. I agree with you that when typing \begin{ you automatically get the closing }.

I will investigate if I can remove the extra } on the fly if it has already been inserted.

[c-harding]

[jlelong]

I think this is solved by #2080 Could you test this branch to make sure it does not have side effects?