Definition of line unit size
First Claim
1. A method of defining line unit size in a computer based text editor, said computer having an all points addressable display and a keyboard, said method comprising the steps ofdisplaying a vertical scale line and a handle selectable by means of a cursor adjacent the scale line,selecting the handle with a cursor and moving the handle to a position on the scale line which represents the desired line unit size, andproviding an input to the computer deselecting the handle to define the line unit size as indicated by the position of the handle relative to the scale line.
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Abstract
A computer based word processor or text editor is provided with a technique for defining line unit spacing which is particularly useful in a multi-font environment. A pop-down panel showing a miniature vertical scale line is displayed for the user. Adjacent the scale line is a handle which the user can select with a cursor. When the handle is selected, it may be moved up or down the scale line to the desired line unit spacing, at which time the handle is deselected. A numeric display of line unit spacing is also provided, and this display is continuously updated as the handle is moved. If the handle is moved to the top or bottom of the scale line, the scale line is moved up or down.
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1. A method of defining line unit size in a computer based text editor, said computer having an all points addressable display and a keyboard, said method comprising the steps of
displaying a vertical scale line and a handle selectable by means of a cursor adjacent the scale line, selecting the handle with a cursor and moving the handle to a position on the scale line which represents the desired line unit size, and providing an input to the computer deselecting the handle to define the line unit size as indicated by the position of the handle relative to the scale line.
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