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RichEditControl.Overtype Property

Specifies whether or not the overtype mode is enabled for the RichEdit control.

Namespace: DevExpress.XtraRichEdit

Assembly: DevExpress.XtraRichEdit.v24.1.dll

NuGet Packages: DevExpress.Win.PivotGrid, DevExpress.Win.RichEdit, DevExpress.Win.TreeMap

#Declaration

[DefaultValue(false)]
[DXCategory("Behavior")]
public bool Overtype { get; set; }

#Property Value

Type Default Description
Boolean false

true, to enable the overtype mode; otherwise false.

#Remarks

When the overtype mode is enabled, typing new characters replaces any existing characters to the right side of the insertion point.

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