Method and apparatus for aligning items relatively within an electronic document
US7093196B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/103
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus allowing items to be relatively positioned within an electronic document is disclosed. By positioning the items relative to each other, as opposed to absolutely with respect to the page, this allows for a greater versatility in the page layout. Utilization of this method and apparatus means that items can be automatically aligned on a page. Furthermore if additional items are inserted, the position of the original items can be automatically adjusted to ensure that correct alignment is maintained.
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