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09 May 2024
When powering through a crammed inbox or typing up an important document, the last thing you need is for words to start disappearing due to a keyboard setting. But there's a quick fix.
We've heard from readers who, when making amendments to text, have to re-type certain parts. Read on as our tech experts explain how to solve the issue – you'll be pleased to hear it takes just a couple of seconds.
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Simply tap the Insert button on your keyboard and this will make sure that each letter is inserted into the text, rather than overtyping it.
It's highly likely that you accidentally tapped the Insert key in the first place. Insert is mostly used to switch between the two main modes of entering text on a computer: Overtype Mode and Insert Mode.
If you're struggling with a sluggish machine, see our expert advice on how to speed up a laptop or computer, and how to fix common iPad and tablet faults.
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