Spreadsheet fields in text
US7117435B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/103
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system architecture integrates spreadsheet fields and functionality into text. In one implementation, a free floating field is presented in line with text in a document. The free floating field is configured to present content derived from a source. Upon modification of the source, the content in the free floating field is automatically updated to reflect changes to the source. In a particular implementation, where the source is a spreadsheet, modifications made to the spreadsheet are then reflected in updates in the free floating fields of the text.
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