No insert button on HP Envy X360 Laptop

[Zie10]

Hi, My Hp Laptop keyboard does not have a dedicated key or combo key for the insert function. Can anyone help on this as i need this functionality for work. It's a HP Envy X360. Thanks! 

[Raj_05]

Hi @Zie10,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

On some HP Envy X360 laptops, the Insert function might not have a dedicated key or a direct key combination, but you can still achieve the Insert functionality using other methods. Here are a few ways to enable the Insert key function.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

1. Open the On-Screen Keyboard:
   • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type osk and press Enter. This will open the On-Screen Keyboard.
2. Find the Insert Key:
   • Locate the Ins (Insert) key on the On-Screen Keyboard and click it whenever you need to use the Insert function.

Remapping a Key

You can remap one of your existing keys to act as the Insert key using a third-party utility like SharpKeys or PowerToys.

Using PowerToys:

1. Install PowerToys:
   • Download and install Microsoft PowerToys from the official website.
2. Open PowerToys Keyboard Manager:
   • Open PowerToys and go to the Keyboard Manager section.
3. Remap a Key:
   • Click on "Remap a key".
   • In the "Key" column, select the key you want to use as Insert.
   • In the "Mapped To" column, select Insert.
   • Click "OK" to save the changes.

Using SharpKeys:

1. Install SharpKeys:
   • Download and install SharpKeys from the official website.
2. Remap a Key:
   • Open SharpKeys and click on "Add".
   • Press the key you want to remap to Insert in the "Map this key" section.
   • Select Insert in the "To this key" section.
   • Save the changes and reboot your computer.

By using one of these methods, you should be able to access the Insert function on your HP Envy X360 laptop without having a dedicated Insert key.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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