Searching for commands and other elements of a user interface

Details Searching for commands and other elements of a user interface Searching for commands and other elements of a user interface

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Hutton, Doug (Department: 2176)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

C715S705000, C715S709000, C715S714000, C715S810000, C715S812000, C715S816000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07979796

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a search capability to allow a user to easily locate a menu command or other user interface element associated with a search result. In one embodiment, a user enters a search term (or a portion thereof) in a search field. A list of results is displayed, for example in a results menu. The user can select or highlight any of the listed results; in response, the corresponding command is brought into view in context within the user interface, and is highlighted. The user can activate the selected command directly from the search results menu.

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