overtype
English edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
overtype (countable and uncountable, plural overtypes)
- (computing, uncountable) A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.
- Synonyms: overstrike, typeover
- (historical, countable) A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.
- Coordinate term: undertype
Verb edit
overtype (third-person singular simple present overtypes, present participle overtyping, simple past and past participle overtyped)
- To type on top of something already typed.
- You can produce the yen sign ¥ by overtyping an equals sign = on a letter Y.