While entering text after starting the :insert or :append command, the cursor is in the non-insert mode shape. After the command finishes normally, the cursor ends up in the insert mode shape.
Reproduce by running: vim -u NONE -i NONE -N -c 'let &t_SI = "\<Esc>[5 q"' -c 'let &t_EI = "\<Esc>[1 q"' then type :i<CR>.<CR> -- -- You received this message from the "vim_dev" maillist. Do not top-post! Type your reply below the text you are replying to. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "vim_dev" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
