INSERT MODE

 Sets the mode of the current buffer to insert, as opposed to overstrike.
 (Default setting.)

 o  As you type, the new text is inserted at the current position, pushing
    existing text to the right and down.

 o  The mode of the buffer is shown in the status line.  It also affects
    the following commands and keypad functions:

       DELETE                EDT Delete Character key (COMMA on keyapd)
       ERASE CHARACTER       EDT Specins key (GOLD-KP3)
       QUOTE                 WPS Delete Character key (PF4)
       RESTORE CHARACTER

 o  To change the mode of an unmodifiable buffer, first use the SET BUFFER
    MODIFIABLE command.

 Related topics:

    CHANGE MODE    OVERSTRIKE MODE    STATUS LINE