Display control for software notes
US6331866A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04801
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling presentation of the content of a note on a display facilitates the editing of note content by a user. A computer user can view different portions of the note content quickly and easily, particularly when the note content extends beyond the displayed portion. A user can gain easy access to different portions of a note by simply clicking at desired positions along a content extent bar. The content extent bar can be made to indicate positioning from the beginning of the note content to the end. A current view bar indicates the position of a currently displayed portion of the note content. The user can drag the current view bar to display another portion of the note content. A cursor indicator can be displayed relative to the content extent bar. Upon selection of the cursor indicator, a portion of the note content containing the edit cursor is displayed. In the event the user marks a portion of the text, e.g., for a cut, copy, or formatting operation, a selected content indicator also can be displayed relative to the content extent bar. The selected content indicator can be sized to indicate the extent and position of the selected portion of the note content re…
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