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07-09-2018 03:42 PM
Thanks for the reply.
If you're using Microsoft Word, try the below step.
Method 1
- Do one of the following, as appropriate for your version of Word:
- In Word 2010 and Word 2013, click the File tab, and then click Options.
- In the Word Options dialog box, click Advanced.
- Do one of the following:
- To enable the INSERT key in order to control Overtype mode, click to select the Use the Insert key to control overtype mode check box.
- To keep Overtype mode always enabled, click to select the Use overtype mode check box.
- Click OK.
Method 2
- Right-click the Status bar, and then click Overtype. "Insert" is now displayed on the left side of the Status bar.
- To use Overtype mode, click Insert on the Status bar. "Overtype" is now displayed on the left side of the Status bar.
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Raj1788
I am an HP Employee
03-11-2019 05:19 AM
I have the same quesetion, I want to be able to use inseart key by default without pressing fn and not especially in Word but in Windows in general.
I have disable t Action Keys Mode option and it works for all F keys but not for prt sc/ins
Please provide a permenent solution.
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