>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
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>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.
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>It seems the default is INSERT mode and I can't find a way of turning it off.
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>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.
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>If someone knows how to do this, I would be pleased to hear from you.
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>Mike Smith

I think Zlatin answered your question, but I suggest you consider having a standard UI: Many users will not expect Insert mode to be off in certain textboxes.

If you want to save the user from typing, you can have .SelectOnEntry = .T. - that way, on entry, the text is selected, and the user can overwrite the entire contents without pressing Del. This is clearly visible to the user, hence, there is no UI problem.

Hilmar.