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Text direction indicator

US10768775B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2017
Grant dateSep 8, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/166
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and computer-executable instructions for indicating a text direction are disclosed. Operations for indicating a text direction may include determining an insertion point in a bidirectional document. A keyboard layout at the insertion point is determined. A visual characteristic for a cursor, that indicates a text direction of the first keyboard layout, is selected based upon the keyboard layout. A cursor with the visual characteristics is displayed.

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