Syntax
Overtype [On]
Overtype()
Remarks
The Overtype statement switches between overtype and insert modes. In overtype mode, characters you type replace existing characters one by one; in insert mode, characters you type move existing text to the right.
Argument | Explanation | |
On | Specifies the mode: 0 (zero) Switches to insert mode. 1 Switches to overtype mode ("OVR" appears in status bar). Omitted Switches between overtype and insert modes. | |
The Overtype() function returns the following values.
Value | Explanation |
0 (zero) | If overtype mode is off |
–1 | If overtype mode is on |
Note that text you insert with the Insert statement will not overwrite text in the document, regardless of whether the document is in insert or overtype mode.
Example
If overtype mode is active, this example displays a message box with Yes and No buttons asking if overtype should be deactivated. If the user chooses Yes, which returns a value of –1, overtype is deactivated.
If Overtype() = -1 Then
Button = MsgBox("Overtype is on. Turn off?", 4)
If button = -1 Then Overtype 0
End If
See Also
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