SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING A VIEW MODE AND SETTING

摘要

A method and apparatus for selecting a view mode from a plurality of view modes and for selecting a setting within the selected view mode for displayi ng one or more items in a screen display. A single user input indicates both a selected view mode and a selected setting within that view mode. The input mechanism can be a hardware device, such as a keyboard or mouse, or a softwa re control presented in a graphical user interface. The software view control m ay include a setting range display indicating a plurality of available settings , a view mode range display indicating a plurality of available view modes corresponding to the plurality of available settings, and a user selection component.