Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Patent
1996-06-03
2000-04-25
Feild, Joseph H.
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
707538, 345346, G06F 1721
Patent
active
060555483
ABSTRACT:
A computerized spreadsheet automatically calculates a function using a set of selected cells as the cells are selected and immediately displays the result in real-time, without requiring entry of a function into a cell to perform the calculations. The computerized spreadsheet has multiple cells which are selectable by an indicator, such as a pointer or highlight bar. As the author selects one or more cells, an auto-calculator automatically calculates a preset function using the one or more selected cells and displays the result. For example, suppose the function is to sum all the values in a group of cells. As the author selects the cells within the group, the auto-calculator quickly computes the sum of the presently selected cells and displays the result. If the author changes the selection, the calculation is continuously updated and displayed in real-time. In this manner, the author can view intermediate calculations without having to write or embed a formula for them within the spreadsheet.
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Comer Ross
Williams, Jr. David Russell
Feild Joseph H.
Microsoft Corporation
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