After looking into it, I was informed that Narrator is controlled by Windows Shortcut keys, such as pressing Insert + G or Insert + F8 for certain functions. For Midnight Commander the answer is Ctrl+T. Note that the Shift key acts as a temporary toggle on the Num Lock state when you press one of the keypad keys (just like Shift acts as a toggle on Caps Lock for letters). I'm guessing that it's lacking in the BIOS. Enabling Overtype mode in the status bar. While I understand that it's seldom used, as a developer, the key has its use in various editors. It overtypes in some editors in SAP. Select Overtype to show the Overtype option in the status bar. The missing insert key a problem in SAP. Also, this key doesn't light up with the other fn keys when fn is pressed. It's a weird key. Not only can you remap keys, but many of these programs let you create multi-key shortcuts, insert blocks of text, or create different profiles for each of your games. I'm confused. Unfortunately, no. I tried toggling with the insert key, but that has not worked. Am I the only one with this Right-click on the Microsoft Word status bar. Is there another way to correct this problem? I am currently typing this on a small laptop with an 11 1/2 inch screen. On certain ASUS laptops the insert and delete button are the same. The Insert functionality of my SB2 Del/Ins key doesn't work. 0 Recommended Answers 2 Replies 11 Upvotes. Can some one help. My problem is being on a laptop, an HP Pavilion dv5, there is no separate "Insert" key, only the "Ins/Prt Sc" key. Check the box for Use the Insert key to control overtype mode to allow the Insert key to control the Overtype mode. In email, I cannot make inserts without overwriting (a blue cursor appears). While you don’t mention what model laptop you have, I’m willing to bet that there is some sort of key or key combination for the insert key. Is there some shortcut to simulate the Insert key seem to be fine. Because I tried it then and even if I toggle the button, it wouldn’t switch from overriding the command but would continue to insert the letters to the existing words. I updated the driver - no improvement. Is the ‘Insert’ key really not working? That is why it is labeled with both 0 and Ins on the key itself.. There is some issue reg the driver. The other emulated keys (SysReq, break, etc.) Delete over Insert separated by a line. The insert is activated by the function key I think. The insert key on my Dell Inspiron laptop's keyboard does not toggle between insert and overwrite. But I cannot do a shift-insert no matter how hard I try, I have to use the paste function in a mouse click. The 0 key at the bottom of the numpad on the upper-right of your keyboard will function as an Insert key when Num Lock is turned off. Click Ok. It's not like numeric keys where the primary is lit up and the shifted value is smaller white text in the upper left. 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