INSMODE( ) Function

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Returns the current insert mode, or sets the insert mode on or off.

Syntax

INSMODE([lExpression])

Returns

Logical

Arguments

lExpression

Turns the insert mode on or off. INSMODE(.T.) turns the insert mode on and INSMODE(.F.) turns it off. A logical value corresponding to the insert mode setting before INSMODE(.T.) or INSMODE(.F.) was issued is returned.

Remarks

If you omit the optional argument and the insert mode is on (characters are inserted before the cursor), INSMODE( ) returns true (.T.). If the insert mode is off (characters are overwritten at the insertion point), INSMODE( ) returns false (.F.).