Apr 25, 2017 · @theonlygusti TotalCommander and Altap Salamander use insert key to select-deselect entries. Much more handy use of [Insert] key. And where original Ins toggle is usefull? When you have raw text to edit (source code); it is really easier to just overwrite the letters and delete the rest. For Average Joe the key is uselss, though. –

Nov 25, 2023 · Some laptops may have different keyboard layouts, and the Insert key might be placed in a different location. Try Other Combinations: The combination for the Insert key might be different on your specific laptop. Try using other combinations, such as "Fn + Num Lk" or "Fn + PrtSc" to see if the Insert function is activated.

Jan 26, 2025 · The Insert key is often located near the Delete key on traditional keyboards, but on laptops like your HP Envy x360, it might be integrated into a different key due to the compact size of the keyboard. On many HP laptops, including yours, the Insert function is usually a secondary function on another key. Here's how to access it.

Mar 21, 2021 · On my newly bought laptop (HP Envy 15) the Insert key is missing. Tried multiple suggested solutions, like 'Fn+E', 'Fn+Delete', 'Fn+PrtSc', etc, but no one works for me. Could you please advise, is there any way to remap any 'FN+Key' combination (i.e., 'Fn+Del') to serve me consistently as an inser...

Jan 24, 2025 · So, you must press Shift first - as you would when pressing Shift+Insert in a normal keyboard, n’est-ce pas? You can always use e.g. Keyboard Manager in Microsoft PowerToys (free software) to remap an unnecessary key - perhaps the co-pilot key, or the key above Tab - into Insert function. You can remap keys in Linux as well.

May 29, 2024 · Here are a few ways to enable the Insert key function. Using the On-Screen Keyboard. Open the On-Screen Keyboard: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box. Type osk and press Enter. This will open the On-Screen Keyboard. Find the Insert Key: Locate the Ins (Insert) key on the On-Screen Keyboard and click it whenever you need to use the ...

Aug 4, 2024 · Find the Insert Key: The On-Screen Keyboard should display an "Insert" key, which you can click to simulate pressing the Insert key on a physical keyboard. 3. Remap a Key to Function as Insert. If you frequently need the Insert key, you can use a tool to remap a key on your keyboard to function as the Insert key: Use SharpKeys: Download and ...

Jul 24, 2009 · I just read somewhere that, for example on the Logitech LX-501 keyboard, the Insert is on one of the round blue buttons (next to the function keys). On some Microsoft keyboards one needs to hold down some Fn-key and press PrtScr.

Sep 2, 2019 · This has been a constant source of frustration with Microsoft in General and Windows 10 in particular. The insert key no longer toggles between insert and overwrite. Is there a way to get this to work? I have version 1903.

Feb 13, 2019 · I found the solution online, it's the a combination key stroke. The "Fn" key and "ins" key that should be depressed at the same time. Note: the "ins" key is in the upper left portion of the "prt sc" key.