PUB98: No Overtype Mode Available in Text Frames (178846)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Publisher 98

This article was previously published under Q178846

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft Publisher does not support the INSERT key in its text frames. When you type text, you cannot toggle the INSERT key on the keyboard to switch to Overtype mode.

RESOLUTION

To overtype text, highlight the text you want to remove and then type. The highlighted text is replaced with the text you type.

STATUS

This feature is under review and will be considered for inclusion in a future release. Microsoft welcomes suggestions or comments about changes in functionality and product design. You are invited to submit suggestions by filling out the form at the following Microsoft Web site: NOTE: Because the Microsoft Web site is regularly updated, the site address may change without notice. If this occurs, link to the Microsoft home page at the following address:

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/30/2002
Keywords:kbprb kbusage KB178846