Patent ID: 7366500
Filing Date: 2008-04-29
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for utilizing a shorthand term dictionary service, comprising: initiating a shorthand dictionary service from within a document creation application; entering a shorthand term to be defined directly from within the document creation application; wherein the document creation application includes a first window that includes a writing area and a second window that includes a search box and a list box that are displayed in response to the shorthand dictionary service being initiated and after the first window is displayed; displaying a list of available dictionary services within the second window; receiving a selection from the displayed list of available dictionary services that indicates a dictionary service to search for the shorthand term; determining when the shorthand term is entered in the search box of the second window; and when the shorthand term is entered within the search box of the second window performing actions, including: determining when the shorthand term is entered within the writing area of the first window; wherein determining when the shorthand term is entered within the writing area of the first window includes receiving a selection indicating to define the shorthand term; and when the shorthand term is entered within the writing area of the first window, performing actions, including: