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System and method for editing a spreadsheet via an improved editing and cell selection model

  • US 20030051209A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2002
  • Published: 03/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for editing a spreadsheet comprising a plurality of cells, comprising the steps:

  • displaying the spreadsheet;

    when an input device indicator is positioned over one of the cells of the spreadsheet, receiving from an input device an input signal comprising one of a single alphanumeric character and single button data indication;

    in response to the input signal, selecting the cell of the spreadsheet;

    when an input device indicator is positioned over one of the cells of the spreadsheet, receiving from the input device a second input signal comprising one of a single alphanumeric character and single button data indication;

    in response to the second input signal, entering the edit mode for editing contents of the selected cell.

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