Overtype

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈtaɪp/

Overtype (verb)

  1. to type over existing text, replacing it with new text.

Examples

  • Be careful not to overtype the original document.
  • You can overtype the existing text with new information.

Common collocations: accidentally overtype, overtype mode, overtype text

Synonyms of Overtype

Neutral

Antonyms of Overtype

  • when adding text without replacing existing text