The Insert button on a computer keyboard has this effect. For me editing in these forums, the cursor normally appears as a thin vertical line to the left of where the next character will appear. If I press Insert and move the cursor into previously input text, it turns into a reverse-video block marking the character that will be replaced.Spinnor said:Sometimes when I type and edit a post my editing actually overwrites what I have written and other times text is not overwritten but adds extra text. The first case makes editing harder. Is this something I have control over? I apologize if I have not made myself clear. Does it have something to do with the forums software saving my text?
This is a broad question and can have many different answers depending on the context. It could refer to a specific situation, event, or even a general inquiry about the state of the world. To provide a specific answer, more information would be needed.
This question appears to be related to computer or internet use, specifically with typing and editing text. It is likely asking for assistance with a specific issue or task. To answer, more information about the specific problem would be needed.
This question is seeking clarification on the terms "edit" and "overwrite" and how they relate to text. Editing typically refers to making changes to existing text, while overwriting means replacing existing text with new content. These terms may have different meanings in different contexts, so further explanation may be needed to fully answer this question.
As mentioned in the previous answer, overwriting means replacing existing text with new content. An example of this would be typing over a sentence in a document or email, erasing the original text and replacing it with new text. This can also happen unintentionally, such as when copying and pasting text in the wrong place.
To prevent text from being overwritten, you can use various tools such as the "undo" function to revert back to a previous version of your text. You can also save your work regularly to avoid losing any changes. Additionally, being mindful of where you are typing and double-checking before making changes can help prevent unintentional overwriting.