Method and apparatus for ordering objects in an electronic document
US7620886B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/174
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for ordering or reordering objects (e.g., data, content, input objects, controls) within an electronic document. In a set order mode of operation, an operator orders objects by selecting or clicking on them in their desired order. During the set order mode, the apparatus displays a first indicator reflecting the set order mode, and a current index value—the order or position at which the next selected object will be placed. A control mode of operation is activated by engaging a predetermined key or control (e.g., CTRL key). During control mode, the apparatus displays a second indicator showing that the control mode is active, and the index of a target object (an object identified by a cursor controlled by the operator). The operator can reset the current index to the index of the target object by clicking on the target object while control mode is active.
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