I think in the old versions of Foxpro we had a parameter of SET INSERT ON or SET INSERT OFF that I think would deal with my situation but I don't think that setting is available in VFP 6.0

I have a basic entry screen where some of the entries are preloaded. I would like the cursor to be in OVERWRITE mode if the operator starts to type into these preloaded fields.

It seems the default is INSERT mode and I can't find a way of turning it off.

If I have to set this as a global paramter for the whole form thats fine but it would be even better if I could set it for just the preloaded fields.

If someone knows how to do this, I would be pleased to hear from you.

Mike Smith