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Overtype Mode in Text Boxes

How to change the Overtype mode in text boxes to Insert mode.

Q:John Lawrence is frustrated with the Overtype mode in Access text boxes, and wants to know if it can be changed to Insert mode.

A:Yes, this can be changed in the Options dialog. Click the Keyboard tab, then select the “Go to start of field” option in the “Behavior entering field” group.

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