
how does one turn overtype in Docs (using Chrome on Windows 7)
Sep 20, 2019 · Trying to figure out how to turn on overtype. In Word, it is done via the use of the Insert key. That does not work in Docs using Chrome. My searching shows how to do it in …
In Google Docs (Firefox or Chrome), how do I toggle between …
May 18, 2025 · In particular, Google Docs seems stuck in insert mode. I've tried pressing the Insert key, and I've tried pressing Fn+Insert, but it stays in insert mode. I can't seem to get it …
Is there still not a way to turn on overtype in docs?
I was trying to search around and figure out if there is a way to toggle on overtype mode in google docs for filling in forms especially. The related posts are mostly older (and often people trying …
How do I stop unwanted overtyping when I am writing an email?
I am just trying to create plain emails When I review if and find a mistake and try to fix it, it automatically starts overtyping the text on the page which I don't want changed. I can't find a …
This has to be simple, but how do I turn off insert, or overwrite of ...
This has to be simple, but how do I turn off insert, or overwrite of text in cells? - Google Docs Editors Community Help Center Community Gemini in Docs Editors ...
I have somehow gotten a blue edit function that deletes text as i …
This key toggles your PC between insert and overtype mode. The thick blue cursor indicates that it is in overtype mode, so press the INS key again to switch back to the more usual insert mode.
Overtype not working - Google Chrome Community
Feb 24, 2021 · Overtype not working Up until a few days ago, it used to be possible to toggle overtype mode by pressing the "insert" key. Now this no longer seems to work. How can I get …
Need help with Overtype feature on Dell Keyboard
Oct 26, 2010 · Need help with Overtype feature on Dell Keyboard Can anyone help me please. I must have hit something on my keyboard by mistake to cause it to go into the Overtype mode. …
some sort of "overtype" mode due to cursor placement? - Dell
Jul 22, 2006 · some sort of "overtype" mode due to cursor placement? Does anybody know how to disable the feature where if you have your mouse in another area besides right where …
When I edit an event, how do I get out of "overtype" mode so I …
Sometimes I want to duplicate an event and change some, but not all, of the event name. Something happened so now when I type, it auto deletes the text already there as I type. How …