Graphic editing device

PURPOSE: To provide a graphic editing device using a single stylus for overcoming defects in the case of a composite stylus. CONSTITUTION: This device is provided with a data interface surface provided with an identifiable coordinate, a first application program provided with a means for displaying data on the surface, a first means for interacting with the surface, controlling the first application program and correcting the data displayed on the surface, a second means for storing the coordinate of interaction and interrupting the control of the first application program in response to the interaction with the surface of the first means and a third means for selectively executing, clarifying and canceling the control of the first application program in response to the following interaction of the first means with the data surface on the coordinate. COPYRIGHT: (C)1995,JPO