Space tool feedback by changing the displayed visual apperance of objects to be moved before insertion of space
US7864195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/163
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A space tool that inserts space into or deletes space from a document is described. The space tool provides the user with feedback as to which objects will be moved when space is inserted into or deleted from a document. To provide the user with this feedback, the space tool identifies the objects that will be moved when space is inserted or deleted, and changes the appearance of these objects. For example, the space tool may gray out or fade identified electronic ink objects that will be moved. Alternatively, or additionally, the space tool may move identified objects in real time, so that their location continually corresponds with what their location will be after space has been inserted or deleted.
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