Q35531: Making the Editor Default to Insert Mode

Article: Q35531
Product(s): See article
Version(s): 1.00   | 1.00
Operating System(s): MS-DOS | OS/2
Keyword(s): ENDUSER | appnote | mspl13_basic
Last Modified: 6-JAN-1989

The following information is taken from an application note called
"Microsoft Editor Questions and Answers." The application also is
available from Microsoft Product Support Services by calling (206)
454-2030.

How to Make the Editor Default to Insert Mode

The boolean switch "Enterinsmode" can be set in the TOOLS.INI file to
allow the editor to start up in insert mode rather than overtype mode.
This switch is off by default, but can be set by adding the following
entry to TOOLS.INI:

   enterinsmode: