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Worldwide number format for a spreadsheet program module

  • US 6,957,385 B2
  • Filed: 01/05/2001
  • Issued: 10/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for rendering a number in a spreadsheet program module, comprising the steps of:

  • determining the value of the number;

    reading a worldwide number format of the number wherein the worldwide format includes a locale specifier of the number and a base format of the number; and

    using the base format and the locale specifier to render the number therein applying the worldwide number format to the number;

    wherein the locale specifier comprises;

    a locale identification used to categorize different parts of the world and determine what language in which to render the number independent of regional settings associated with the spreadsheet program module;

    a number shape including a number shape value that indicates what shape in which to render the number; and

    a calendar type including a calendar type value that indicates which calendar should be used to calculate a date from the value of the number.

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