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AreJay
08-19-2017, 11:19 AM
Using VBA in Excel 2016, how can I disable the overtype mode (insert toggle) feature in both the Excel 2016 VB Editor and within Excel?

It is an a serious annoyance when typing quickly and inadvertently activating overtype mode when pressing the insert key.

Thank you.

mdmackillop
08-20-2017, 01:30 PM
There is a Registry fix here (https://superuser.com/questions/31794/windows-insert-key-anti-functionality-accidentally-triggers-how-to-stop-it-perm)

macropod
08-20-2017, 02:20 PM
This is a duplicate of: http://www.vbaexpress.com/forum/showthread.php?60442-Disable-Overtype-Insert-Ability-in-VB-Editor-for-Word-2016-…

AreJay: Kindly don't post the same question in multiple forums.