Method and system of providing multiple selections in text on a

Details Method and system of providing multiple selections in text on a Method and system of providing multiple selections in text on a

1991-08-19

1997-09-02

Field, Joseph H.

395803, G06F 1724

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056642105

ABSTRACT:
Multiple selections of text are provided while allowing swipe and type editing operations. A normal typing cursor is displayed to indicate where newly input text will be inserted. A portion of text may be selected to conduct editing operations thereon. When the text has been selected, it is so designated by selected emphasis. The cursor is changed from the normal cursor to a second cursor. The second cursor has a shape that is different than the normal cursor and indicates that subsequent typing will activate the swipe and type operation on the selected text. When the second cursor is moved, it reverts back to the normal cursor. Other portions of text can be selected by the cursor, wherein the normal cursor becomes the second cursor again. Actions can be performed simultaneously on the multiple selections of text. Typing operations support both insert and replace typing modes.

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Microsoft Excel User's Guide, 1990, pp. 101-106.
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Microsoft Windows Write User's Guide; 1987; pp. 14-30.

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