Overtype mode

Coldicote | 19:47 Sat 10th Feb 2007 | Computers

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I have XP and ie 7. When preparing a Word document it's easy to get out of overtype mode (where new typing overwrites and replaces any typing ahead of it) by clicking OVR on the task bar. Overtype can also happen, unwanted, when preparing an email and there is no OVR to get out of it. Does anyone know please why this happens with emails and how to cancel overtype?

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If you are using a standard keyboard, try pressing the INSERT button. Should solve your problem

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Thanks, I'll try it next time it happens - no doubt very soon -and will post the result.

go into Tools > Options > Edit > Un-Tick Overtype Mode

rojash

"go into Tools > Options > Edit > Un-Tick Overtype Mode "
Good Grief! Pressing Insert is just a leeetle quicker!

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Many thanks to you all. This is a great place for solving problems

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