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Bold black cursor in Eclipse deletes code, and I don't know how to get rid of it

Asked 2012-06-28T04:00:43.290
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When I edit code in the middle of statements, it replaces the current code around it. I cannot find a way to replace this with a normal cursor that only inserts data instead of replacing it. Is that functionality possible in Eclipse?

Look at the black cursor to the right of the 3rd statement

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The problem is also identified in your status bar at the bottom:

overwrite label in status bar

You are in overwrite mode instead of insert mode.

The “Insert” key toggles between insert and overwrite modes.

answered 2012-06-28T04:04:12.150

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