Method and apparatus for performing type-aware change tracking in a document
US9424256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/2358
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates performing type-aware change tracking in a document. During operation, the system receives from a user a command which changes a content of an object in the document. In response to the command, the system determines a type of the object. Next, the system modifies the content of the object according to the type of the object. The system then creates a history of the modification. Finally, the system displays the history of the modification to the user.
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