Windows 10: INS key not functioning in overtype mode

Discus and support INS key not functioning in overtype mode in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I am using Windows 11 on a Lenovo laptop. After I installed additional language packages, the ins key stopped functioning in overtype mode. At... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dilyana Tineva, Jan 9, 2024.

  1. DILYANA TINEVA
    Dilyana Tineva Win User

    INS key not functioning in overtype mode


    Hello, I am using Windows 11 on a Lenovo laptop. After I installed additional language packages, the ins key stopped functioning in overtype mode. At first everything was all right, after the language packs and MS Office the overtype mode disappeared. Now it either does nothing, or opens the Edge explorer... The ctl+F combinations also stopped functioning... When I use an external keyboard everything is OK, but when I use the laptop keyboard it acts strange. What can I do - I tried almost every setting, none works.Thank you!

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    Dilyana Tineva, Jan 9, 2024
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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, Jan 9, 2024
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  3. JOHN_TSOURIS
    John_Tsouris Win User
    Overtype mode keeps occurring by itself on Windows 10

    My computer has been continuously entering overtype mode in multiple programs (as if I hit the 'ins' key) by itself. This is a new installation of the latest Windows 10.

    Anyone noticing this?

    Anyone know the registry value to block this?
     
    John_Tsouris, Jan 9, 2024
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  4. LIZZIE1944
    Lizzie1944 Win User

    INS key not functioning in 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, Jan 9, 2024
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