I don't know how the overtype function going from off to on in the middle of
typing in Word is helpful. I'm typing at a fast rate, occasionally cutting
and pasting, rewriting as I go, and instead of inserting new words into the
existing text, all of a sudden I'm typing OVER the text I want to keep with
my addition. It's very annoying and turning OVERTYPE OFF in the options
setting doesn't last; it keeps popping back on.

Any suggestions? Thanks. Same thing with Outlook, too! Overtype function
just pops into motion and whoosh - there goes several words in the email. A
real time waster!

Thanks for any help.