No Typeover Feature with Write, Cardfile, Notepad, or Calendar (85583)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.0
- Microsoft Windows 3.0a
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q85583 SUMMARY
The programs included with Microsoft Windows do not support a typeover
feature. These programs are always in insert mode, regardless of the state
of the INSERT key. Text to the right of the cursor is shifted to the right
when typing in these programs.
These programs include Notepad, Write, Cardfile, and Calendar.
MORE INFORMATION
Many applications, and usually word processors, support a toggle between
typeover (overwrite) and insert modes.
As a workaround to not having an insert mode, first highlight the area
to type over, then begin typing. This will delete the highlighted area
before inserting text.
KBCategory: kbtool kbenv
KBSubcategory: win30 win31
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/7/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB85583 |
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