How do I correct Windows Pacman flaw?

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When inserting an adjective between two words, the expected behavior is for the following noun to remain unchanged. However, sometimes the noun's letters are replaced instead, resembling the mechanics of early computer games like Pacman. This issue likely arises from inadvertently switching to overwrite mode, which can be resolved by pressing the Insert key on the keyboard. The complexity of the problem description was noted humorously in the discussion.
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Usually when it is desired that an adjective be inserted between two words in context, the following noun moves along without changing; however, on some occasions the noun does not move along but its letters are replaced by those being inserted. It reminds me of the Pacman gobble-up of early computer games. Is there some quick fix whenever this occurs? Does anyone out there know? Thanks, Jim
 
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Sounds like you've inadvertently switched from insert to overwrite mode. If it happens again try pressing the Insert key on your keyboard.

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That is proably the most compliacted description of that problem I have ever seen ;)
 
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