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The Insert key on your keyboard allows you to replace text as you type. You can set up the function in Word Options.

Turn on Overtype mode

When you edit text in Overtype mode, you type over text to the right of the insertion point.

  1. In Word, choose File > Options.

  2. In the Word Options dialog box, choose Advanced.

  3. Under Editing options, do one of the following:

    • To use Insert key to control Overtype mode, select the Use Insert key to control overtype check box.

    • To keep Overtype mode enabled always, select the Use overtype mode check box.

    Advanced Word Options dialog box, under Editing options, Use overtype mode check box

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