Windows 10: how do I find the insert key and what is overtype mode

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  1. BEVERLYLANDIS3
    BeverlyLandis3 Win User

    how do I find the insert key and what is overtype mode


    when beginning to type the first few letters disappear, at times whole sentences disappear, sometimes the entire page flies away and is replaced with a totally different subject. I only know basic use of this laptop and don't know what overtype means or how to find the insert key please help me! Beverly

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    BeverlyLandis3, Dec 2, 2020
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  2. K0MB
    K0MB Win User

    Overtype key

    Hello Lizzie! My name is Marco, I am an Independent Advisor. I will do my best to help you.

    You mean MS Words ?

    Go to the options ---> alt + o (one or two times) then ---> advanced options

    To enable the INSERT key in order to control Overtype mode, click to select the " Use the Insert key to control overtype mode " check box.

    To keep Overtype mode always enabled, click to select the "Use overtype mode " check box.

    or

    Method 2

    Right-click the Status bar, and then click Overtype. "Insert" is now displayed on the left side of the Status bar.

    To use Overtype mode, click Insert on the Status bar. "Overtype" is now displayed on the left side of the Status bar.

    Source:
    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/trouble...
     
    K0MB, Dec 2, 2020
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  3. JANEANE CRU
    Janeane Cru Win User
    Insert Key Default

    Hi,

    Additional information will help us to better understand your concern. Please answer the questions below:

    • On what application are you trying to use the Insert Key?
    • Are you referring to Overtype mode in Word?
    • Where are you trying to enable/disable the Insert Key?
     
    Janeane Cru, Dec 2, 2020
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  4. LIZZIE1944
    Lizzie1944 Win User

    how do I find the insert key and what is overtype mode

    Overtype key

    I used to use the Insert key as overtype key when I'd made a mistake, this doesn't work any more. I haven't found a key to use for overtyping, I have to delete the entire word and then retype the word I want.

    What can I do?
     
    Lizzie1944, Dec 2, 2020
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