Abstract: A method for adding a data field or a plurality of data fields to a group of at least one data field is described, illustrated and claimed. The novel system and method allows for quick and efficient addition of a data field or a plurality of data fields to a group of at least one data field, while preserving the characteristics of the group of at least one data field. The invention operates in a markup language environment and provides flexibility and expandability in a data entry interface.

Abstract: A method for controlling the selection of objects is described, illustrated and claimed. The novel system and method allows for quick and efficient selection of all or a portion of a plurality of objects, while preserving the ability to select or deselect individual objects. An action is associated with a rule for selection of objects in a specific manner. When that action is performed, every object defined by the rule is either selected or deselected. The method allows for selection or deselection of multiple groups in the same manner, and also allows for selection of individual objects.

Abstract: A method for modifying a data field is described, illustrated and claimed. The novel system and method allows for quick and efficient modification of all or a portion of a plurality of data fields, while preserving the ability to modify individual areas. An action is associated with a rule for modification of objects in a specific manner. When that action is performed, every object defined by the rule is modified. The method allows for modification of multiple groups in the same manner, and also allows for modification of individual areas.

Abstract: A method for displaying data fields is described, illustrated and claimed. The present invention can be described as a novel system and method for displaying data fields in close proximity to accompanying label and summary information to facilitate ease of understanding and time efficiency. Label and summary information are fixed within a display window with accompanying data. The data can be scrolled or otherwise moved within the window for display while the label and summary information remain fixed to identify the associated data.