Patent ID: 6983271
Filing Date: 2006-01-03
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for providing computer software help utility, comprising the steps of: providing a text entry area on a tool bar of a software application data entry and editing window; receiving a search string at the text entry area; searching a database for answers responsive to the search string; displaying a list of potential answers responsive to the search string; selecting, in response to a user input, one of the potential answers responsive to the search string; displaying a help text responsive to selecting one of the potential answers; after receiving the search strings at the text entry area, storing the search string in a list of most recently used search strings; and determining if the received search string is related to a search string stored in the list of most recently used search strings; and if the received search string is related to a search string stored in the list of most recently used search strings, then: