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Inheritance model between masters, layouts and slides

US8086963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2005
Grant dateDec 27, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/103
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An N-level inheritance model is provided to develop presentations. A hierarchical inheritance model includes master slides, custom layout slides, and slides including the material for the presentation. The inheritance model allows presentation authors to both define an overall look for the presentation as well as the ability to customize slide layouts individually. An author may create custom layouts that may be applied to a single slide as well as a set of slides. Properties that are defined at any level within the hierarchy may be inherited by the lower levels within the hierarchy. Each level within the presentation may also make an exception to an inherited property.

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