Word: Switch overwriting on and off

Switching on the overwriting of the text in Word is hidden deep in its settings. The function replaces any character to the right of the cursor with the newly entered character. Depending on which version of Word you are using, the steps differ slightly.

Switch overwrite function in Word on and off

The overwrite function is deactivated by default in Word. To activate or deactivate the function, just follow these steps:

1. In Word 2010 and Word 2013, click the File tab, and then click Options. In Word 2007, click the Office Button icon at the top left of the screen. Then click on "Word Options".
2. Click on "Advanced" in the navigation on the left.
3. To activate the [INSERT] key to control the overwrite mode, click on the checkbox "Activate INSERT key to control the overwrite mode".
4. If you want to permanently activate the overwrite mode, activate the checkbox "Use overwrite mode".

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