CA1263191C - Method for assisting the operator of an interactive data processing system to enter data directly into a selected cell of a spreadsheet - Google Patents
Method for assisting the operator of an interactive data processing system to enter data directly into a selected cell of a spreadsheetInfo
- Publication number
- CA1263191C CA1263191C CA523244A CA523244A CA1263191C CA 1263191 C CA1263191 C CA 1263191C CA 523244 A CA523244 A CA 523244A CA 523244 A CA523244 A CA 523244A CA 1263191 C CA1263191 C CA 1263191C
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- CA
- Canada
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- operator
- cell
- data
- spreadsheet
- key
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Abstract
AT9-84-094 ABSTRACT An improved method for use in an interactive data processing system which includes a processor for controlling the data entered into said system from an input device and a display device which functions to display a spreadsheet shell. The shell is defined by an application program. Data is entered into said system interac-tively by an operator through the input device, such as a key-board. The method permits the operator to select a cell of the spreadsheet in accordance with the type of cursor positioning mechanism provided in the system. Once a cell is selected an editing cursor is displayed in the cell at a predetermined first entry position. As the operator enters each character of data, it is displayed in the cell, just as it was entered. The data is neither formatted or calculated if it was a formula. When editing is complete, the operator indicates this to the system by pressing an "Accept" key which may be a dedicated key, pre-programmed key, or one of the function keys on the keyboard. Various conventional editing actions of the data in the cell are provided, such as deleting characters and scrolling at the edge of the cell. The conventional prompt line at the top of the spreadsheet is only displayed in response to a request by the operator.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US81919086A | 1986-01-16 | 1986-01-16 | |
| US819,190 | 1986-01-16 |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1263191A CA1263191A (en) | 1989-11-21 |
| CA1263191C true CA1263191C (en) | 1989-11-21 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA523244A Expired CA1263191C (en) | 1986-01-16 | 1986-11-18 | Method for assisting the operator of an interactive data processing system to enter data directly into a selected cell of a spreadsheet |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS62166390A (en) |
| BR (1) | BR8700151A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1263191C (en) |
Families Citing this family (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5230040A (en) * | 1988-09-21 | 1993-07-20 | Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. | Table calculating device |
| JPH02278323A (en) * | 1989-04-19 | 1990-11-14 | Mitsubishi Electric Corp | Input supporting system in spread sheet |
| EP2738435B1 (en) * | 2012-11-28 | 2015-06-24 | TI Automotive (Fuldabrück) GmbH | Motor vehicle unit and method for producing a motor vehicle unit |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5799684A (en) * | 1980-12-11 | 1982-06-21 | Fuji Electric Co Ltd | Display control system having key-in data discrimination function |
| JPS58105286A (en) * | 1981-12-18 | 1983-06-23 | 株式会社日立製作所 | Control of display unit |
| JPS5968038A (en) * | 1982-10-12 | 1984-04-17 | Hitachi Ltd | Tabulation system |
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1986
- 1986-11-18 JP JP61273106A patent/JPS62166390A/en active Pending
- 1986-11-18 CA CA523244A patent/CA1263191C/en not_active Expired
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1987
- 1987-01-15 BR BR8700151A patent/BR8700151A/en unknown
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JPS62166390A (en) | 1987-07-22 |
| BR8700151A (en) | 1987-12-01 |
| CA1263191A (en) | 1989-11-21 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKEX | Expiry | ||
| MKEX | Expiry |
Effective date: 20061121 |