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Given that there is no <Insert> key on the Surface/Type keyboard, what key combination will generate the <Insert> key scan code?
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While a bit of a kludge, leave your window active, click the window key to the 'Start' panel. Drag top or bottom to expose All Apps and open it. Drag all the way right to the ease of use section and it's On-Screen Keyboard. Open it. Drag from the left edge to expose your app. Insert is middle of the right side of the kb. Pause is there too (window +Pause is one of my favs... with no pause key on other easily access kbs on the Surface)
Hi Shiho,
thank you for the link, it works now.
However, in this link I do not find an answer to the original question.
Do you have an answer on behalf of Microsoft?
"No we are sorry but there is no way to simulate the INSERT keystroke using the keyboard" is also an acceptable answer, as it will te clarity we miss now.
Thank you for your reply
Same here, I use mindmaps every day (mindjet mindmanager), now it is not possible any more to insert new subtopics without hassle with the touchpad.
Come on Microsoft, think from the user perspective when developing your solutions. For once. Please.
Hi BerberichLars,
Sorry about the bad link. Here are the updated links for **Type Cover**and Touch Cover.
Second link is unfortunately dead. Do you know where it's mooved to?
