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Built‑in functions or clearly predictable items should automatically provide a drop‑down list prompt #339

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@cuixing158

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When I write code in the VS Code editor or the MATLAB command window(terminal), after typing the first few letters of some built‑in functions, I don’t see any drop‑down list suggestions. This makes it very difficult for me to remember the exact function names. Unlike the MATLAB Desktop, which conveniently shows a complete list of candidate function names and even supports scrolling through them with the mouse to select the right one.

Describe the solution you'd like
I hope it can work like the Desktop: whether in the editor or the MATLAB command window, once I type a few initial letters, a complete and predictable drop‑down list of suggestions should appear for further selection.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Right now, I have to go to the official documentation website every time to look up the exact names and usage of built‑in functions.

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  • Desktop Example:
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  • VS Code Editor

I know that the current MATLAB extension supports typing a few initial letters and then showing a drop‑down suggestion window, but it is very difficult for it to pop up automatically, making it almost unusable. Many times it does not appear promptly on its own.

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MATLAB Terminal(command window) have no similar drop‑down suggestion window.

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