Abstract: A technique is provided which appropriately processes data structured in a markup language. A view template operates using the data included in a document so as to provide a predetermined function. An indicating unit displays the view template available for the user. A reception unit receives an instruction from the user to insert the view template into the document. Upon the reception unit receiving an instruction to insert the view template, an editing unit inserts an element (tag) at a position in the document according to the insertion instruction, which allows the view template to be started up. Furthermore, the editing unit describes parameters etc., in the document, which are necessary for the operation of the view template.

Abstract: A display environment and an editing environment that allows personal information such as a to-do list etc. to be effectively managed have been sought. An information management apparatus 300 provides a display/editing system for each vocabulary via a corresponding plug-in. Examples of such display/editing systems include: an HTML unit 150 for displaying/editing an HTML document; and an SVG unit 160 for displaying/editing an SVG document. In a case that an XML document that includes multiple management items described and managed in the form of a reminder is described using a vocabulary which cannot be handled by any one of the installed plug-ins, a VC unit 180 maps the document to another vocabulary which can be displayed, e.g., HTML or SVG. Such an arrangement allows this document to be displayed/edited using the HTML unit 150 or the SVG unit 160.

Abstract: A display environment and an editing environment that allows personal information such as a to-do list etc. to be effectively managed have been sought. An information management apparatus 300 provides a display/editing system for each vocabulary via a corresponding plug-in. Examples of such display/editing systems include: an HTML unit 150 for displaying/editing an HTML document; and an SVG unit 160 for displaying/editing an SVG document. In a case that an XML document that includes multiple management items described and managed in the form of a reminder is described using a vocabulary which cannot be handled by any one of the installed plug-ins, a VC unit 180 maps the document to another vocabulary which can be displayed, e.g., HTML or SVG. Such an arrangement allows this document to be displayed/edited using the HTML unit 150 or the SVG unit 160.