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Introduction: What is Overtype in Chrome?
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Overtype in Chrome allows you to overwrite a misspelled word without having to delete it and retype the correct spelling. Chrome’s overtype feature works with text boxes in web pages and in programs that support text boxes, like Microsoft Word. It doesn’t work with files, or anything else that Chrome doesn’t recognize as a text box.
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Most computer users take the default setting for overtype in Chrome and it types over the top of any text they are typing, even letters they delete. Some users find this annoying and prefer to type without overtype in Chrome. This article will show you a quick way to turn off overtype in chrome.
To turn off overtype in chrome, follow the steps below:
1. Go to chrome://extensions/
2. Turn off OverType and any other extension that will not allow you to turn off overtexting and typing with Chrome.
Note: If you see an icon with a pound sign ( ) next to it, click on it, it is an extension that allows typing without overtyping.
3. Next, click on the Chrome menu icon (three horizontal bars in the upper right hand corner of your screen) and select settings.
4. Click “Show advanced settings” at the bottom. In the privacy section, click “Content Settings” under “Privacy”.
How to Disable OverType Mode on Google Chrome
Step 2. Scroll down to where it says ‘On this page’ and click on the gear icon next to Overtype mode.
Step 3. Scroll down to Uncheck the box next to Overtype mode, and then click on Close.
You’ve now managed to disable Google Chrome’s overtype mode! You can always re-enable this feature by following these same steps. Just remember that it’s still there, so don’t let it fool you into thinking you can just go to a different browser and use the mode again.
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Here are a few frequently asked questions on OverType Mode in Google Chrome:
Conclusion: Conclusion
One more way to stop overtype in chrome, is to check out this nifty little tool that allows you to delete/tag/protect words and phrases on the web. What I found is that there are tons of free online tools that will do just about anything you need. I’m pretty sure it also works offline with Chrome, so no worries if you don’t have wifi. [Google Chrome]
Hope that helps! 🙂
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How can I stop over typing in Chrome? – Google Chrome Help Center
