How to press the <Insert> key when it's not there?

Anonymous
2013-02-11T22:28:22+00:00

Given that there is no <Insert> key on the Surface/Type keyboard, what key combination will generate the <Insert> key scan code?

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover

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Anonymous
2013-02-14T12:15:52+00:00

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)

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-27T12:35:31+00:00

    No, it does not "resolve a thing" but it does answer questions.  Now how about a resolution to the problem?

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-26T15:25:47+00:00

    That does not work on the Type Cover 2 and Touch Cover 2 keyboards.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-26T06:50:06+00:00

    On Microsoft All-In-One wireless keyboard it's

    Fn+\

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-01T12:13:33+00:00

    Answer found.

    Run the On Screen Keyboard, OSK.EXE. This brings up a full keyboard, including the Insert key.

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