Turn off overwrite/insert permanently 2

[mmshrink2]

Can someone please tell me how to turn off the overwrite mode permanently. While editing I often hit the insert button by mistake when going for backspace (my backspace button on this keyboard is real small) and end up overwriting text.

 

[TonyJollans]

Hi mmshrink2,

I don't think you can turn off the feature - and I'm not sure it has the same effect in all applications anyway.

In Word you can disable it by

Tools > Customize > Keyboard
Select All Commands under Categories
Select Overtype under Commands
Click on Insert under Current Keys
Press Remove

I don't know if it's possible to do it without using VBA code in Excel or Access. What application are you having problems in?

Enjoy,
Tony

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[Madawc]

Get a better keyboard?

Madawc Williams (East Anglia, UK)

 

[mmshrink2]

Thanks so much, Tony. Word was exactly what I was looking for, and it works like a charm.
Cheers