Insert mode

Insert mode is used to enter text in text boxes and text areas. When the insertmode option is set, insert mode is immediately entered when focusing a text area.

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Starts Insert mode in text areas when insertmode is not set.

Insert-mode special keys

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Launch the external editor. See the editor option.

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Expand an Insert-mode abbreviation.