Problem Description

In MessageEase, it was possible to move the cursor up and down using swipes:

• Swiping up from the "i" key = move cursor up
• Swiping down from the "s" key = move cursor down

In Thumb-Key, this functionality was removed from regular layouts (issue #195) due to accidental triggers when swiping on the spacebar. It is currently only available in programming layouts.

Proposed Solution

Add new actions to the YAML key customization (Modify keys):

• moveUp - to move the cursor up one line
• moveDown - to move the cursor down one line

This would allow users to assign these actions to their preferred keys, for example:

ENThumbKey:
  main:
    key0_1:  # "i" key
      top:
        keyAction: moveUp
    key2_1:  # "s" key
      bottom:
        keyAction: moveDown

Justification

1. Preserving MessageEase user habits: Many users are accustomed to this functionality and want to keep it.
2. Customization flexibility: Users will be able to choose which keys and swipe directions to use.
3. Avoiding accidental triggers: Unlike placement on the spacebar, users can choose locations less prone to accidental triggers.
4. API consistency: Left and Right actions already exist; it's logical to add Up and Down.

Currently available keyActions only include horizontal cursor movement (Left, Right), but not vertical.

Other details

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