Persistent adjustable text selector

Details Persistent adjustable text selector Persistent adjustable text selector

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Hutton, Doug (Department: 2176)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Presentation processing of document

Edit, composition, or storage control

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877685

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer interface that allows for the amount of text selected using a text selection utility to be changed after the selection has been made. A user may make an initial selection, then later change the amount or portion of text that was selected using selection handles displayed on the selection.

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