Electronic device and method of controlling same

摘要

A system and method is disclosed that provides for character or text selection and editing. The text and character selection is made by user contact with a touch sensitive screen. In order to allow for refinement of the selection, a second expanded view is implemented as compared to the original display configuration of the screen. Furthermore, the selection is described in relation to two endpoints of the block of text. Additionally, a point is specified as the point desired for insertion of the selected text. The expanded view is implemented along with the original view as required when making character selection.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
displaying text on a touch screen in an original configuration; detecting a touch associated with a first area of the touch screen; displaying an enlarged view of the first area comprising at least two characters of the text; detecting selection of a first character from the at least two characters; resuming the original configuration after detecting the selection of the first character, wherein the first character is shown as designated text when the original configuration is resumed.