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Word processor with operator inputted character string substitution

  • US 5,067,070 A
  • Filed: 09/04/1990
  • Issued: 11/19/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A word processor for editing selected portions of a text comprising:

  • means for supplying text to be edited and for storing the text in a first memory;

    designating means, responsive to said means for supplying, for designating a portion of said text as a designated character string, the designating portion being designated by an operator of the word processor after the operator has reviewed the text to be edited;

    input means for introducing into the word processor at least one substitute character string composed by the operator after the operator has reviewed the text to be edited;

    a second memory for storing said at least one substitute character string;

    substitute means, responsive to said designating means and input means, for substituting by selection performed by the operator said at least one substitute character string, for said designated character string in said text; and

    alternative substitute string development means responsive to said substitute means for storing in said second memory said designated character string as another substitute character string for later use by said substitute means after said designated character string has been replaced in the text by said at least substitute character string.

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