Re: modifyOtherKeys ?

> If I use neovim the mapping works as expected.
> With vim it does not. Same terminal and settings.
> I am using a terminal that has modifyOtherKeys set to 2.
> I have made sure t_TI and t_TE are set to the above as described in the
> help.
> I have also checked with some other programs that show the key pressed as
> 'M-y'
>
> Does a simple nmap like <A-y> k (or <M-y>) work for you in vim ?
> The mapping does not complain or report any issue, it just does not work.
> If I use nmap <Esc>y k it works.
> I am sure many would say go away and just use <Esc>y or set <F22> = "\ey"
> and nmap <F22> <A-y>.
> Its all ok - I just thought vim would support the <A-y> or <M-y> mapping as
> I've configured it.
> Perhaps its some other setting that vim requires that I need to keep
> researching ?

This sounds like you have "meta sends escape" enabled, which can cause
various problems. So first thing is to disable that.

Also see https://github.com/vim/vim/issues/5200

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