To disable the Insert key from toggling between insert and overtype
modes in Word, click on Tools | Customize | Keyboard | Categories: All
Commands | Commands: Overtype | Current keys: Insert | Remove. If you
are prompted to save Normal.dot when you exit Word, say yes. You can
still turn on overtype mode when needed by double-clicking on the OVR
indicator on the Status Bar at the bottom of your Word window.
To disable the Insert key from toggling between insert and overtype
modes in Word, click on Tools | Customize | Keyboard | Categories: All
Commands | Commands: Overtype | Current keys: Insert | Remove. If you
are prompted to save Normal.dot when you exit Word, say yes. You can
still turn on overtype mode when needed by double-clicking on the OVR
indicator on the Status Bar at the bottom of your Word window.
You're welcome, Peter, and thanks for the feedback.
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