Windows 10: How to turn off overtype mode in notepad?

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how do you turn on overtype mode in notepad?

how do you turn on overtype mode in notepad?

When I press the <insert> button on my keyboard, nothing happens (it does not toggle overtype mode on or off).

 

how do you turn on overtype mode in notepad?

Notepad doesn't support overtype. I'm pretty sure WordPad does, though.

 

Overtype key

Hello Lizzie! My name is Marco, I am an Independent Advisor. I will do my best to help you.

You mean MS Words ?

Go to the options ---> alt + o (one or two times) then ---> advanced options

To enable the INSERT key in order to control Overtype mode, click to select the " Use the Insert key to control overtype mode " check box.

To keep Overtype mode always enabled, click to select the "Use overtype mode " check box.

or

Method 2

Right-click the Status bar, and then click Overtype. "Insert" is now displayed on the left side of the Status bar.

To use Overtype mode, click Insert on the Status bar. "Overtype" is now displayed on the left side of the Status bar.

Source:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/trouble...