"Clear" extension to a paste command for a clipboard function in

Details "Clear" extension to a paste command for a clipboard function in "Clear" extension to a paste command for a clipboard function in

1996-07-03

1998-09-01

Jankus, Almis R.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

G06T 1100

Patent

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058016937

ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture providing a "clear" extension to a paste command for a clipboard function in a computer system. Data is displayed on a monitor of the computer and one or more commands are received from an operator to select an insertion point in the data displayed on the monitor, to paste the contents of a clipboard memory in the computer to the selected insertion point in the data displayed on the monitor, and to selectively keep or clear the contents of the clipboard memory after the contents of the clipboard memory have been pasted to the selected insertion point.

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Najjar, L.J. and Zimmatore, J.J., "Multiple Item On-Line Clipboard," IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 35, No. 2, Jul. 1992.
Haynes, T., Melkus, L. and Schell, D., "Combined Cut (or Copy) and Paste Functions Via Menus in a GUI," IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 35, No., 6, Nov. 1992.

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