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 into overtype mode.

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 Sheets, which is …

Feb 1, 2021 · 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 …

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 ...

Apr 3, 2019 · 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 setting …

1 Video 2:58 How to Turn off text Overwrite in Chrome - Fix the Insert / Overwrite Key in Gmail Compose Mode Original Poster Jim Johnson 6237 marked this as an answer

Hi janintn You will need to press the INSERT key or INS key to turn on or off overtype mode. WordPad: frequently asked questions http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US ...

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.

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 do I get out of …

To insert text in Docs, just place your cursor where you want the new text to go and start typing. To replace current text with other text, drag your cursor through it, or double-click to select a single …