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FORMULA ENTRY FOR LIMITED DISPLAY DEVICES

  • US 20130067306A1
  • Filed: 09/12/2011
  • Published: 03/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for entering a formula for a spreadsheet using a limited display device including a touch screen configured to receive touch input, comprising:

  • determining an input to start an entry of a formula within a formula bar;

    in response to the input, determining a list of formulas from available formulas to display on the limited display device;

    displaying the list of formulas on the limited display device;

    receiving a selection of a formula in the displayed list of formulas;

    in response to receiving the selection of the formula, removing the display of the list of formulas and displaying the selected formula and associated parameters within the formula bar;

    highlighting a first parameter of the displayed formula within the formula bar;

    receiving entry of a value for the parameter of the formula using at least one of;

    a Software Input Panel (SIP) and a touch input; and

    automatically highlighting each successive parameter of the formula until each parameter of the formula is entered.

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