The key is usually near the top-right corner of the keyboard. Pressing this key toggles the Insert function on or off in any app on your PC.
Alternatively referred to as OVR in Microsoft Word, overtype mode is a text mode that will overwrite text to the right of the cursor as the user types. All you need to do is right-click the status bar and then click the Overtype option so there is a check mark next to it. Sometimes displayed as Ins, the Insert key is a key on most computer keyboards near or next to the backspace key. The Insert key toggles how text is inserted by inserting text in front of other text or overwriting text after the cursor as you type.
Keyboard help and support. In the Categories list box, choose All Commands. Overtyping does not replace text beyond the end of a paragraph, and does not remove paragraph breaks or section breaks, so your potential "damage" is limited.
However, it does remove line breaks, page breaks, and column breaks. If Overtype mode was active when you saved changes to your document, that fact is not stored in the document. So, if Overtype mode is turned off in a later editing session, reopening that document will not turn it back on. Copy and Paste always inserts text, even if Overtype mode is on.
AutoText always inserts as well. Preventing Overtype mode on Windows If you have a Windows computer, here are the simplest ways I've found to avoid accidentally tapping the "Insert" key and ending up in Overtype mode : Method 1: Take a screwdriver and gently pry the "Insert" key off your keyboard; on a Windows laptop look for the "INS" key. However, only do this if that key has no other function, or if it has another function and you don't need it.
Don't throw that key away! Instead, attach it to the side of your keyboard with scotch tape in case you need it again in the future. If you have a laptop, make sure you can still close the lid without damaging your screen.
Method 2: Customize Word to remove the "Insert" key as the shortcut for Overtype mode: Open Word's Customize Keyboard dialog the details will depend on which version of Word you have. On the left under "Categories," scroll down and click "All Commands.
This should disable the "Insert" key. Where to go from here Find your version of Word common versions on Windows are , , , and ; on Macintosh are , , and , then google this replace "20xx" with your version : Word 20xx turn off overtype mode Save your important documents as you work and make backup copies of them.
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