Using PhpStorm IdeaVim, I can't use shift+arrow keys to select words

Question

I am using PhpStorm 7.1.2 with IdeaVim plugin.

When in Insert mode, I want to select words using Shift + ArrowKey. However, this IdeaVim plugin seems to be

Answer 1

Starting with IdeaVim 0.52, VIM-437 has been fixed and you can use the 'keymodel' option to enable special behaviour with shifted keys and selections. If you add :set keymodel^=startsel to your ~/.ideavimrc, then shift + cursor keys will change you to Visual mode (or Select mode if 'selectmode' contains key). Unfortunately, there currently seems to be a bug that means this only works from Normal mode, and doesn't work in Insert mode. See VIM-1756.

There are more options for 'keymodel' that might be useful. Check out the docs.