Why Does My Cursor Erase Text Instead of Moving It?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a common issue when typing where the cursor erases previously typed text instead of pushing it along. The solution is to hit the 'insert' button once on the keyboard. The conversation also includes a joke about being a computer geek and a reminder that there are no dumb questions.
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When I type something & want to add something in the middle of what I've already typed, sometimes the cursor erases what's already there instead of pushes it along. What's with that? Is that a glitch or is it supposed to do that after hitting certain keys?
 
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hit your 'insert' button once on the keyboard--it should stop
 
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that's all there is to it? I guess everything's easy when I know what I'm doing... :-p
 
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fourier jr said:
When I type something & want to add something in the middle of what I've already typed, sometimes the cursor erases what's already there instead of pushes it along. What's with that? Is that a glitch or is it supposed to do that after hitting certain keys?

A question for computer geeks? :smile:

:rolleyes:Just remember, there's no such thing as a dumb question. :smile:
 

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