XLTechie
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2 years ago I had never heard the term "extended insert" until reading that in the user guide years ago. In fact i remember wondering how it was different than the normal insert key in the six-pack, and where it was.
Because we are talking about two (or three if you count capslock) different inserts, "main" or "regular" insert seems reasonable to me.
Although I could be fine with just calling it "insert" vs. "numpad insert".
I don't like "extended insert" though.
feerrenrut
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
On the "Welcome Screen", there is a line which reads: "By default, the numpad Insert and main Insert keys may both be used as the NVDA key."
In the User Guide, in section 4.2.1, the second paragraph reads: "NVDA can be configured so that the numpad Insert, Extended Insert and/or Caps Lock key can be used as the NVDA modifier key. By default, both the numpad Insert and Extended Insert keys are set as NVDA modifier keys."
Describe the solution you'd like
We should be consistent and use either "Main Insert" or "Extended Insert".
The Microsoft Style Guide simply notes the "Insert key" without distinguishing between them: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/style-guide/a-z-word-list-term-collections/term-collections/keys-keyboard-shortcuts
Wikipedia gives screen readers a mention but also doesn't offer a disctinction beween the different insert keys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insert_key (in fact the text doesn't mention the number pad insert at all, although it is highlighted on the image of a keyboard).
I can't find any reference specifying what to call that insert key near delete, home, end etc. I've heard it called "extended insert" before although I am not sure how many people are familiar enough with either term?
So, I don't mind either way, but we should endeavour to be consistent, whatever we call it.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Doing nothing. That has mostly worked well until now, but it is probably worth neatening it up.
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