The Insert key on your system keyboard enables you to switch between the Overtype mode and the Insert mode.
But, it may bring you trouble if you press the Insert key by mistake when typing.
Do you want to turn off Overtype?
ThisMiniToolpost will show you some guides on how to disable Overtype in different cases.
In this post, we will show you the following two parts.
you’ve got the option to read one or both of them to solve your issues.
The Insert Key on Computer Keyboards:
What the Insert Key Is?
The Insert key, which is also known as the Ins key, is a key on computer keyboards.
If you dont want this to happen, you might just press the Insert key to turn off Overtype.
But, now, you may see nothing changes when you switch between these two modes.
Besides, you cant even see the Insert key on some recent keyboards.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to see its place is replaced with a double-size Delete key.
This is an annoying issue when you texting in Word.
Then, you will ask, is it possible to turn off Overtype?
If yes, how to disable Overtype?
How to Turn off Overtype on a Computer Keyboard?
The Overtype mode is not a commonly used mode for normal users.
On the contrary, it will trouble you if you always press the Insert key by mistake.
Here is a guide:
1.
If the Overtype mode is enabled, you better press theInsertkey to disable Overtype.
PressWin + Rto open Run.
Right-nudge the empty space on the right side and go toNew>Binary Value.
Name the new binary value asValue Scancode Mapand click it to open it.
How to Turn off Overtype in Microsoft Office?
Take Word as an example:
After these steps, the Overwrite mode is disabled in Word.
This is an easy method.
But, you should not use this way on your laptop.
