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Method for hiding and showing spreadsheet cells

  • US 5,255,356 A
  • Filed: 12/14/1992
  • Issued: 10/19/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a computer having a display device, an entry device, and a processor for executing a spreadsheet program, the spreadsheet program causing a plurality of intersecting rows and columns to be displayed on the display device, some of the plurality of rows having a predefined relationship with other rows, the predefined relationship being either dominant or subordinate, a method of hiding selected ones of the plurality of rows comprising the steps of:

  • a) automatically identifying a dominant row having a dominant relationship to at least one subordinate row;

    b) automatically selecting the at least one subordinate row having a subordinate relationship to the dominant row; and

    c) hiding the selected at least one subordinate row such that the at least one subordinate row is not displayed on the display device.

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