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Inserting Text with the Insert Key
Summary: The Insert key can be used for different purposes, depending on how you configure the program. This tip explains those uses and shows how to make the configuration change.When you first install Word, the Insert key is used to turn overtype mode on and off. To some people this is very awkward, particularly if they are used to working with other word processors that use the Insert key differently. In some word processors the Delete key is used to delete text, and the Insert key is used to place the text at the current cursor position.
Word can work in this way, as well. You can set the Insert key to function the same as the Ctrl+V key combination—it will insert the contents of the Clipboard. To control the way the Insert key works, use the following steps:
- Click the Office button and then click Word Options. Word displays the Word Options dialog box.
- At the left side of the dialog box click Advanced.
- Scroll down until you see the Cut, Copy, and Paste section. (Click here to see a related figure.)
- Make sure the Use the Insert Key for Paste check box is selected.
- Click OK.
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