Quick fix: Insert key toggling Overwrite mode is per-app, not system-wide. In Word: File → Options → Advanced → under Editing → untick Use the Insert key to control overtype mode. For system-wide remap (disable Insert entirely): PowerToys → Keyboard Manager → Remap a key → Insert → Disable. Or registry Scancode Map for hardware-level … Read more
Quick fix: Symbol keys (\, |, /, [, ], etc.) behave differently because of: keyboard layout, IME (input method editor), app-specific key remapping, or compatibility mode. Verify: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → pick language → Language options → Keyboard layout → matches your physical keyboard. Different layouts (US vs UK … Read more
Quick fix: Install Microsoft PowerToys from Microsoft Store. Open Keyboard Manager → Remap a key → pick Caps Lock as source → pick Escape as target. Save. Caps Lock now sends Escape. For permanent without PowerToys: registry Scancode Map at HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout. Caps Lock to Escape: common remap for Vim users, accessibility, ergonomic typing. PowerToys … Read more