Extension of formulas and formatting in an electronic spreadsheet
US7222294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Formats are extended automatically to cells in an electronic spreadsheet. Previously blank, newly edited cell(s) are determined to be an extension or within a list of cells based on having a consistent data type, and the like. Next, formatting of the list of cells is examined for consistency. If consistent formatting exists, it is applied to the previously blank, newly edited cell(s). List of cells may include rows, columns, and the like.
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