Inventors:
Ann M. Greyson - Sunnyvale CA
Jeffrey D. Hokit - Mountain View CA
Marjory Kaptanoglu - San Carlos CA
Annette M. Wagner - La Honda CA
Stephen P. Capps - Redwood City CA
Assignee:
Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
G06F 1724
Abstract:
A means and method for directly manipulating text on a computer display screen. A selected block of text is first identified for manipulation. After being identified, the selected block of text is highlighted on the display screen using contrasting colors or a reverse video. A text manipulation handle associated with the selected text block is displayed. The user may then directly manipulate the selected text block by positioning a cursor within the text manipulation handle and activating a signal generation device. When this occurs, the selected text block may be moved around the display screen while remaining visible using the cursor control device as long as the signal generation device remains active. A shadow image and insertion marker associated with the selected text block is displayed while the selected text block is moveable. A cutting or copying operation may be selected when the signal generation device is activated.