Dynamic selection of recursively nested logical element data formats.

摘要

A method is disclosed for dynamically selecting data formats for logical elements which are recursively nested within a document. A data processing system user is initially interactively prompted to establish logical element data formats which correspond to the order of appearance of a logical element within a nested relationship and the level within that nested relationship where the logical element appears. Thereafter, the creation or relocation of a logical element within the document will result in a data format being automatically assigned based upon the order of appearance and level of that logical element within the nested relationship within the document.