MODERN SPREADSHEET ARRAYS
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1. A computer-implemented method for resolving a cell to an array of values, the method comprising:
- receiving a plurality of values;
receiving a selection to create an array; and
creating the array that includes each of the plurality of values.
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a novel approach for creating and referencing arrays as implemented in a spreadsheet application. Aspects of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to: referencing arrays, creating dynamic arrays, collapsing values of an array into a single cell, spilling values of an array to a table, referencing one or more values in collapsed arrays, visually indicating no spill errors while maintaining calculation capabilities thereon, and implicit intersection of data.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for resolving a cell to an array of values, the method comprising:
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receiving a plurality of values; receiving a selection to create an array; and creating the array that includes each of the plurality of values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system comprising:
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at least one processing unit; and at least one memory storing computer executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processing unit, cause the system to perform a method, the method comprising; receiving a plurality of values; receiving a selection to create an array; and creating the array that includes each of the plurality of values. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system comprising:
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at least one processing unit; and at least one memory storing computer executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processing unit, cause the system to perform a method, the method comprising; receiving a formula at a spreadsheet; and in response to receiving the formula, resolving the formula to an array, wherein the array comprises one or more values, wherein each value is viewable from a cell of the spreadsheet. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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