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Entering text is easy. You move the text cursor to the desired point in the document and start typing.

In Write, Insert mode is enabled by default. If you type a character in this mode, it is inserted into the existing text and shifts the following text forward.

Alternatively, you can switch to Overwrite mode. In this mode, the text you type overwrites the following text.

The status bar always shows which mode is currently enabled: If "Ins" is displayed there, the insert mode is enabled. If "Ovr" is shown, you are working in overwrite mode.

You can use the Ins key on your keyboard to switch between these two modes.

Tip: The function of the Ins key can also be disabled for Write. You will find the corresponding option in the Settings, General tab.