Overtype mode - what are the keystrokes that trigger ?

A

Amy Silverston

I must inadvertently hit whatever the combination is, as I find overtype is
turned on. This is OK in Word, but in my email program I cannot then turn it
off - and as I don't know what I did I cannot repeat it and undo it!
 
T

Tony Jollans

The Insert key is (usually - and always in Word) a toggle to switch between
Insert mode and Overtye mode
 
S

Suzanne S. Barnhill

Pressing the Insert key toggles Overtype mode on and off. It's all too easy
to hit this key by mistake when you're reaching for Delete or Backspace.
 
C

Compass Rose

I made a little cardboard cover for the Insert key which prevents accidental
activation. I just remove it when needed (rarely).
 
C

Cheryl Flanders

You can also remove the built-in shortcut from the Insert key in Tools/
Customize/Keyboard. Locate Overtype in the All Commands category.

Cheryl
 

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