Tape printing apparatus, control method of tape printing apparatus, information processing apparatus, and program

Abstract

To provide a tape printing apparatus which eliminates the need for a user to input a first non-serial number character string and a second non-serial number character string for each paragraph.SOLUTION: The tape printing apparatus includes: a display unit; and a control unit that controls the display unit so that a text screen D1 on which the text to be printed is edited, a serial number string input screen, and a non-serial number string input screen are displayed; wherein the control unit accepts input of the serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed; the control unit accepts input of a first non-sequential number string 211 and a second non-sequential number string 213 while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed; and the control unit controls the display unit so that an updated serial number string 215, a first non-serial number string 211, and a second non-serial number string 213 are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen D1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tape printing device, a control method for a tape printing device, an information processing device, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] As disclosed in Patent Document 1, a tape printer capable of inputting serial number print data and non-serial number print data has been known. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-103929 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Some conventional tape printers have an expansion serial number function that expands an input serial number string into multiple paragraphs on the text screen. However, in conventional tape printers, the expansion serial number function does not allow for input of non-serialized strings separately from the serial number string. Therefore, the user must input non-serialized strings for each paragraph on the text screen. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The tape printing device of the present invention comprises a display unit, and a control unit that controls the display unit so that a text screen on which the text to be printed is edited, a serial number string input screen, and a non-serial number string input screen are displayed, the control unit accepts input of a serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed, the control unit accepts input of a first non-serial number string and a second non-serial number string while the non-serial number string input screen is displayed, and the control unit controls the display unit so that an updated serial number string obtained by updating the serial number string, the first non-serial number string, and the second non-serial number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen.

[0006] The control method for a tape printing device of the present invention is a control method for a tape printing device equipped with a display unit, and includes the steps of: accepting input of a consecutive number string while a consecutive number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; accepting input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while a non-sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; and controlling the display unit so that an updated consecutive number string, a first non-sequential number string, and a second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs on a text screen displayed on the display unit.

[0007] The information processing device of the present invention comprises a display unit, and a control unit that controls the display unit so that a text screen on which text to be printed is edited, a consecutive number string input screen, and a non-sequential number string input screen are displayed, the control unit accepts input of a consecutive number string while the consecutive number string input screen is displayed, the control unit accepts input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed, and the control unit controls the display unit so that an updated consecutive number string, a first non-sequential number string, and a second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen.

[0008] The program of the present invention causes an information processing device to perform the following functions: a function of controlling a display unit provided in the information processing device so that a text screen on which text to be printed is edited, a sequential number string input screen, and a non-sequential number string input screen are displayed; a function of accepting input of sequential number strings while the sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; a function of accepting input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; and a function of controlling the display unit so that an updated sequential number string obtained by updating the sequential number string, a first non-sequential number string, and a second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the tape printing device and the tape cartridge. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the tape printing device. [Figure 3] 10 is a flowchart of an edit and print process. [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart of the edit and print process following FIG. 3. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart of a sequential number expansion process. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart of a second non-sequential number character string input process. [Figure 7] 7 is a flowchart of the second non-sequential number character string input process following FIG. 6. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart of a character decoration setting process. [Figure 9] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a serial number string input screen, a first non-serial number string input screen, and a second non-serial number string input screen according to a first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a text screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a label according to a first embodiment. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a serial number string input screen, a first non-serial number string input screen, and a second non-serial number string input screen according to a second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a text screen according to a second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a label according to a second embodiment. [Figure 15] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a serial number string input screen, a first non-serial number string input screen, and a second non-serial number string input screen according to a third embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a text screen according to a third embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a label according to a third embodiment. [Figure 18] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a serial number string input screen, a first non-serial number string input screen, and a second non-serial number string input screen according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a text screen according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a label according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 21] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a serial number string input screen, a first non-serial number string input screen, and a second non-serial number string input screen according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a text screen according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a label according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a character decoration selection screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] A tape printing device 1, which is one embodiment of a tape printing device, will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] [Outline of tape printing device and tape cartridge] As shown in FIG. 1, the tape printing device 1 includes an operation panel 3, a display unit 5, a cover 7, a cartridge mounting unit 9, a print head 11, a platen shaft 13, a take-up shaft 15, and a cutter 17.

[0012] The operation panel 3 is provided with various keys such as character keys 29 (see FIG. 2).

[0013] The display unit 5 displays a text screen D1 (see FIG. 10) etc. As the display unit 5, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display can be used.

[0014] The cover 7 opens and closes the cartridge mounting portion 9. The cover 7 is opened and closed when a user mounts a tape cartridge 101 in the cartridge mounting portion 9. The tape cartridge 101 is removably mounted in the cartridge mounting portion 9.

[0015] The tape cartridge 101 includes a tape core 103, a supply core 105, a take-up core 107, a platen roller 109, and a cartridge case 111 that houses these. A tape 113 serving as a printing medium is wound around the tape core 103. The tape 113 that is unwound from the tape core 103 is fed out of the cartridge case 111 through a tape feed opening 115 provided in the cartridge case 111. An ink ribbon 117 is wound around the supply core 105. The ink ribbon 117 that is unwound from the supply core 105 is taken up by the take-up core 107.

[0016] The print head 11 prints on the tape 113. When the tape cartridge 101 is mounted in the cartridge mounting section 9, the print head 11 clamps the tape 113 and the ink ribbon 117 between itself and the platen roller 109. In this state, the print head 11 generates heat, causing the ink on the ink ribbon 117 to be transferred to the tape 113.

[0017] When the tape cartridge 101 is installed in the cartridge mounting portion 9, the platen shaft 13 and the take-up shaft 15 are inserted into the platen roller 109 and the take-up core 107, respectively. This allows the power of the feed motor 21 (see FIG. 2) to be transmitted to the platen roller 109 and the take-up core 107. As the platen roller 109 rotates, the tape 113 and ink ribbon 117 sandwiched between the platen roller 109 and the print head 11 are fed. As the take-up core 107 rotates, the ink ribbon 117 is taken up onto the take-up core 107.

[0018] The cutter 17 is provided between the cartridge mounting portion 9 and the tape ejection port 19. The cutter 17 cuts the tape 113 fed out from the tape cartridge 101 mounted in the cartridge mounting portion 9 in the width direction of the tape 113. This causes the printed portion of the tape 113 to be cut off, and the cut-off printed portion of the tape 113 is used as a label L (see FIG. 11).

[0019] [Hardware configuration of tape printing device] As shown in FIG. 2, the tape printing device 1 includes a feed motor 21, a cutter motor 23, a driver circuit 25, and a control unit 27 in addition to the display unit 5 and the like.

[0020] The feed motor 21 is a drive source for the platen roller 109 and the take-up core 107. The cutter motor 23 is a drive source for the cutter 17.

[0021] The control unit 27 controls each unit of the tape printing device 1. That is, the control unit 27 outputs control signals to a driver circuit 25 that drives the display unit 5, print head 11, feed motor 21, and cutter motor 23. The control unit 27 also receives output signals from the operation panel 3. The operation panel 3 is provided with character keys 29, a line feed mark insertion key 31, a paragraph break key 33, an expansion serial number key 35, a print key 37, a decoration key 39, a line feed / selection key 41, a shift key 42, and the like.

[0022] The control unit 27 includes a processor 43 and a storage unit 45. For example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) can be used as the processor 43. The processor 43 reads out programs stored in the storage unit 45 and executes various arithmetic processes using a working area within the storage unit 45.

[0023] The storage unit 45 includes storage elements such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 45 stores image data in addition to various programs. The image data is bitmap data representing characters, and is stored in association with the character code of each character.

[0024] [Editing and printing] 3 and 4, the edit printing process executed by the control unit 27 will be described. The control unit 27 executes the edit printing process by having the processor 43 execute a program for the edit printing process stored in the storage unit 45. The control unit 27 starts the edit printing process, for example, when the power is turned on.

[0025] In step S01, the control unit 27 causes the display unit 5 to display the text screen D1 (see FIG. 10). In the text screen D1, the user edits the text 201 to be printed on the tape 113. The text screen D1 displays the text 201, a cursor 203, a paragraph mark 205, and a line head mark 207. The text 201 is made up of one or more paragraphs, and each paragraph is made up of one or more lines. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the text 201 is made up of four paragraphs, and each paragraph is made up of one line. The paragraph mark 205 indicates which paragraph the paragraph is. The line head mark 207 indicates which line the line is in each paragraph. The text 201 is made up of one or more characters.

[0026] In step S02, the control unit 27 determines whether or not it has accepted an operation of the operation panel 3 by the user, i.e., an operation on one of the various keys provided on the operation panel 3. If the control unit 27 determines that it has accepted an operation of the operation panel 3 by the user, it proceeds to step S03.

[0027] In step S02, if the control unit 27 determines that the operation of the operation panel 3 by the user has not been accepted, it repeats step S02.

[0028] In step S03, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is a character key 29. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is a character key 29, the process proceeds to step S04.

[0029] In step S04, control unit 27 displays, on text screen D1, a character corresponding to character key 29 operated by the user at the position of cursor 203 at the time character key 29 was operated. That is, control unit 27 reads image data corresponding to character key 29 operated by the user from storage unit 45, and controls control unit 27 based on the read image data. As a result, the character corresponding to character key 29 operated by the user is displayed on text screen D1. After executing step S04, control unit 27 returns to step S02.

[0030] In step S03, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not a character key 29, the process proceeds to step S05.

[0031] In step S05, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the line feed / selection key 41. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the line feed / selection key 41, the process proceeds to step S06.

[0032] In step S06, control unit 27 performs a line feed at the position of cursor 203 at the time when line feed / selection key 41 is operated. That is, control unit 27 creates a new line next to the line where cursor 203 is located at the time when line feed / selection key 41 is operated, and if there are characters behind cursor 203, moves the characters behind to the next line. After executing step S06, control unit 27 returns to step S02. Note that "backward" refers to the direction away from line head mark 207 on text screen D1, which is the right direction in FIG. 10. Note that "forward" refers to the direction toward line head mark 207 on text screen D1, which is the left direction in FIG. 10.

[0033] In step S05, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the line feed / selection key 41, the process proceeds to step S07.

[0034] In step S07, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the paragraph break key 33. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the paragraph break key 33, the process proceeds to step S08.

[0035] In step S08, control unit 27 performs a paragraph break at the position of cursor 203 at the time when paragraph break key 33 is operated. That is, control unit 27 creates a new paragraph next to the paragraph where cursor 203 is located at the time when paragraph break key 33 is operated, and if there are characters after cursor 203, moves the characters to the next paragraph. After executing step S08, control unit 27 returns to step S02.

[0036] In step S07, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the paragraph change key 33, the process proceeds to step S09.

[0037] In step S09, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the expanded serial number key 35. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the expanded serial number key 35, the process proceeds to step S10.

[0038] In step S10, the control unit 27 executes the expanded sequence numbering process, which will be described later. After executing step S10, the control unit 27 returns to step S02.

[0039] In step S09, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the expanded serial number key 35, the process proceeds to step S11.

[0040] In step S11, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the print key 37. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the print key 37, the process proceeds to step S12.

[0041] In step S12, control unit 27 executes a printing process. That is, based on the result of editing text 201 on text screen D1, control unit 27 reads image data of each character that makes up text 201 from storage unit 45, and generates print data based on the read image data. Based on the generated print data, control unit 27 controls print head 11, feed motor 21, and cutter motor 23. As a result, text 201 edited on text screen D1 is printed on tape 113, and label L is created. After executing step S12, control unit 27 returns to step S02.

[0042] In step S12, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the print key 37, the process proceeds to step S13.

[0043] In step S13, the control unit 27 executes other processing in accordance with the operated key. The other processing is, for example, canceling the operation. After executing step S13, the control unit 27 returns to step S02.

[0044] [Expansion sequence processing] The expanding serial number process will be described with reference to Fig. 5. In step S21, the control unit 27 executes a serial number string input process and accepts input of a serial number string 209 (see Fig. 9).

[0045] In step S22, the control unit 27 executes a first non-sequential number character string input process and accepts input of a first non-sequential number character string 211 (see FIG. 9).

[0046] In step S23, the control unit 27 executes a second non-sequential number character string input process and accepts input of a second non-sequential number character string 213 (see FIG. 9).

[0047] In step S24, the control unit 27 executes a repetition count selection process. For example, the control unit 27 causes a repetition count selection screen (not shown) to be displayed on the display unit 5. The repetition count selection screen displays repetition count options indicating the repetition count. The control unit 27 sets the repetition count based on the repetition count option selected by the user. Note that the repetition count refers to the number of times the same number is repeated in the sequential number update string 215 in which the sequential number string 209 is updated, i.e., counted up, as will be described later. For example, if the sequential number string 209 is "001" and the repetition count is set to 2, the sequential number update string 215 will be "001," "001," "002," "002," "003," and so on.

[0048] In step S25, the control unit 27 performs text expansion. That is, the control unit 27 controls the display unit 5 based on the consecutive number string 209, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 (see FIG. 9) input in steps S21 to S23. As a result, on the text screen D1, the consecutive number update string 215 obtained by updating the consecutive number string 209, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen D1 (see FIG. 10). In each paragraph, the first non-sequential number string 211, the consecutive number update string 215, and the second non-sequential number string 213 are displayed side by side in this order. That is, the first non-sequential number string 211 is arranged before the consecutive number update string 215, and the second non-sequential number string 213 is arranged after the consecutive number update string 215. After executing step S25, the control unit 27 returns to the editing and printing process of FIG. 3.

[0049] [Second non-sequential string input processing] The second non-sequential numbered character string input process will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. Note that the sequential numbered character string input process and the first non-sequential numbered character string input process are performed in the same manner as the second non-sequential numbered character string input process, and therefore the second non-sequential numbered character string input process will be described as a representative example.

[0050] In step S31, the control unit 27 causes the display unit 5 to display the second non-serial number character string input screen D4 (see FIG. 9).

[0051] In step S32, the control unit 27 determines whether or not it has accepted a user operation on the operation panel 3. If the control unit 27 determines that it has accepted a user operation on the operation panel 3, the process proceeds to step S33.

[0052] In step S32, if the control unit 27 determines that the operation of the operation panel 3 by the user has not been accepted, it repeats step S32.

[0053] In step S33, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is a character key 29. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is a character key 29, the process proceeds to step S34.

[0054] In step S34, the control unit 27 displays, on the second non-serial number character string input screen D4, the character corresponding to the character key 29 operated by the user at the position of the cursor 203 at the time when the character key 29 was operated. After executing step S34, the control unit 27 returns to step S32.

[0055] In step S33, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not a character key 29, the process proceeds to step S35.

[0056] In step S35, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the line feed mark insertion key 31. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the line feed mark insertion key 31, the process proceeds to step S36.

[0057] In step S36, the control unit 27 displays a line feed symbol 217 on the second non-sequential numbered character string input screen D4 at the position of the cursor 203 at the time when the line feed mark insertion key 31 was operated, as shown in Fig. 12. The user can input the line feed symbol 217 at any position in the second non-sequential numbered character string 213 by moving the cursor 203 in advance. After executing step S36, the control unit 27 returns to step S32. The line feed symbol 217 is an example of an "editing symbol."

[0058] In step S35, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the line feed mark insertion key 31, the process proceeds to step S37.

[0059] In step S37, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the paragraph break key 33. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the paragraph break key 33, the process proceeds to step S38.

[0060] In step S38, the control unit 27 displays a paragraph break symbol 219 (an example of the symbol displayed on the first non-sequential numbered character string input screen D3, see FIG. 15) on the second non-sequential numbered character string input screen D4 at the position of the cursor 203 at the time the paragraph break key 33 was operated. The user can input the paragraph break symbol 219 at any position in the second non-sequential numbered character string 213 by moving the cursor 203 in advance. After executing step S38, the control unit 27 returns to step S32. The paragraph break symbol 219 is an example of an "editing symbol."

[0061] In step S37, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the paragraph change key 33, the process proceeds to step S39.

[0062] In step S39, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the decoration key 39. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the decoration key 39, the process proceeds to step S40.

[0063] In step S40, the control unit 27 performs a character decoration setting process, which will be described later. After executing step S40, the control unit 27 returns to step S32.

[0064] In step S40, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the decoration key 39, the process proceeds to step S41.

[0065] In step S41, the control unit 27 determines whether the key operated by the user is the line feed / selection key 41. If the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is the line feed / selection key 41, the process returns to the expansion sequential number processing of FIG.

[0066] In step S41, if the control unit 27 determines that the key operated by the user is not the line feed / selection key 41, the process proceeds to step S42.

[0067] In step S42, the control unit 27 executes other processing in accordance with the operated key. The other processing is, for example, canceling the operation. After executing step S42, the control unit 27 returns to step S32.

[0068] When control unit 27 receives input of line break symbol 217 or paragraph break symbol 219 (see FIG. 15), it performs a line break or paragraph break in each of the multiple paragraphs on text screen D1 when executing text expansion (step S25). That is, control unit 27 controls display unit 5 so that sequential number update string 215, first non-sequential number string 211, and second non-sequential number string 213 are displayed on text screen D1 with a line break at the position of line break symbol 217 or a paragraph break at the position of paragraph break symbol 219 (see FIG. 16).

[0069] [Text decoration setting processing] The character decoration setting process will be described with reference to Fig. 8. In the character decoration setting process, character decoration, that is, settings for applying decoration to characters to be printed and changing the design of characters to be printed, are performed.

[0070] In step S51, the control unit 27 causes the display unit 5 to display a character style selection screen D5 (see FIG. 24). The character style selection screen D5 displays a plurality of character style options 221. The character style options 221 include, for example, "underline," "italics," "whiteout," and "stretch."

[0071] In step S52, the control unit 27 determines whether or not the user has selected one of the character decoration options 221. If the control unit 27 determines that the user has selected one of the character decoration options 221, the process proceeds to step S53.

[0072] In step S52, if the control unit 27 determines that the user has not selected any of the character decoration options 221, it repeats step S52.

[0073] In step S53, the control unit 27 accepts the setting of the decoration range by the user.

[0074] In step S54, the control unit 27 determines whether or not the decoration range has been set by the user. If the control unit 27 determines that the decoration range has been set by the user, the process proceeds to step S55.

[0075] In step S54, if the control unit 27 determines that the user has not selected any decoration range option 223, it repeats step S54.

[0076] In step S55, the control unit 27 displays the ornament symbol 225 on the second non-serial number character string input screen D4 (see FIG. 18). After executing step S55, the control unit 27 returns to the second non-serial number character string input process of FIG.

[0077] In addition, when the control unit 27 receives a character decoration setting in the character decoration setting process (see Figure 18), it controls the display unit 5 so that decorative symbols 225 are displayed in each of the multiple paragraphs on the text screen D1 when executing text expansion (step S25) (see Figure 19).

[0078] [First Example] Next, the expansion sequence numbering process will be specifically explained using the first to fifth examples. In all of the following examples, it is assumed that four paragraphs are pre-defined in the text screen D1. It is also assumed that "1 time" is selected as the number of repetitions on the repetition number selection screen.

[0079] A first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 9 to 11. In the first embodiment, "AB01" is input as the consecutive number string 209 into the consecutive number string input screen D2, "CC1-" is input as the first non-sequential number string 211 into the first non-sequential number string input screen D3, and "-sub" is input as the second non-sequential number string 213 into the second non-sequential number string input screen D4 (see Figure 9).

[0080] In this case, on text screen D1, "CC1-AB01-sub" is displayed in the first paragraph, "CC1-AB02-sub" is displayed in the second paragraph, "CC1-AB03-sub" is displayed in the third paragraph, and "CC1-AB04-sub" is displayed in the fourth paragraph (see FIG. 10). That is, on text screen D1, as sequential number update strings 215, "AB01" is displayed in the first paragraph, "AB02" is displayed in the second paragraph, "AB03" is displayed in the third paragraph, and "AB04" is displayed in the fourth paragraph. Furthermore, in each paragraph, "CC1-" is displayed before sequential number update string 215 as first non-sequential number string 211, and "-sub" is displayed after sequential number update string 215 as second non-sequential number string 213. When the print key 37 is operated in this state, a label L is created with the sequential number update string 215, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 printed in each of the four paragraphs, as shown in Figure 11.

[0081] Unlike the present embodiment, a configuration is assumed in which control unit 27 accepts input of sequential number string 209 but does not accept input of first non-sequential number string 211 or second non-sequential number string 213. In this case, to create label L shown in FIG. 11 , the user first inputs "CC1-AB01" as sequential number string 209. As a result, on text screen D1, "CC1-AB01" is displayed in the first paragraph, "CC1-AB02" is displayed in the second paragraph, "CC1-AB03" is displayed in the third paragraph, and "CC1-AB04" is displayed in the fourth paragraph as sequential number update strings 215.

[0082] Next, on the text screen D1, the user inputs, for each paragraph, "-sub," a character string that is not to be counted up in the sequential numbering, i.e., a character string that the user does not want counted up, after the sequential number update character string 215. Inputting "-sub" for each paragraph is time-consuming and may lead to incorrect input operations.

[0083] If the user inputs "CC1-AB01-sub" as the sequential number string 209, "-sub" will become the target of the sequential number. That is, on text screen D1, as the sequential number update string 215, "CC1-AB01-sub" will be displayed in the first paragraph, "CC1-AB01-suc" will be displayed in the second paragraph, "CC1-AB01-sud" will be displayed in the third paragraph, and "CC1-AB01-sue" will be displayed in the fourth paragraph.

[0084] In contrast, in this embodiment, the control unit 27 accepts input of the first non-sequential numbered character string 211 and the second non-sequential numbered character string 213 in addition to input of the consecutive numbered character string 209. Therefore, to create the label L shown in FIG. 11, the user only needs to input "AB01" as the consecutive numbered character string 209, "CC1-" as the first non-sequential numbered character string 211, and "-sub" as the second non-sequential numbered character string 213, as described above. In other words, the user does not need to input "-sub" for each paragraph on the text screen D1. This eliminates the need to input "-sub" for each paragraph and also prevents erroneous input operations.

[0085] [Second Example] The second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 12 to 14. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a line feed symbol 217 is input before the second non-sequential numbered character string 213 "-sub" on the second non-sequential numbered character string input screen D4 (see Figure 12).

[0086] In this case, the text screen D1 displays the sequential number update string 215, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 in each of the multiple paragraphs, with line breaks at the line break symbol 217 (see FIG. 13). That is, in each paragraph, "CC1-AB0n" is displayed in the first line, and "-sub" is displayed in the second line. Note that "n" represents an integer between 1 and 4. Operating the print key 37 in this state creates the label L shown in FIG. 14. Labels affixed to wiring boards such as patch panels may have a predetermined block pitch, i.e., each paragraph may have a predetermined length. In this case, increasing the number of characters per line within a paragraph reduces the character size. In this embodiment, increasing the number of lines included in each paragraph prevents the character size per line printed on the tape 113 from becoming larger, which makes the text less difficult to read.

[0087] Unlike the present embodiment, it is assumed here that the control unit 27 does not accept input of editing symbols. In this case, in order to create the label L shown in Fig. 14, the user first inputs "AB01" as the consecutive number string 209, "CC1-" as the first non-consecutive number string 211, and "-sub" as the second non-consecutive number string 213, as in the first embodiment. As a result, "CC1-AB0n-sub" is displayed in each paragraph on the text screen D1.

[0088] Next, the user performs a line break operation for each paragraph on the text screen D1. That is, for each paragraph, the user operates the line break / select key 41 with the cursor 203 between "AB0n" and "-sub". Performing a line break operation for each paragraph is time-consuming and there is also a risk of performing the line break operation incorrectly.

[0089] In contrast, in this embodiment, the control unit 27 accepts the input of editing symbols. Therefore, in order to create the label L shown in FIG. 14, the user only needs to input the line feed symbol 217 before "-sub" on the second non-sequential number character string input screen D4. In other words, the user does not need to perform a line feed operation for each paragraph on the text screen D1. This eliminates the need to perform a line feed operation for each paragraph, and also prevents erroneous line feed operations.

[0090] [Third Example] The third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 15 to 17. The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that a paragraph break symbol 219 is input in the middle of the first non-sequential numbered character string 211, i.e., between "CC" and "1-", on the first non-sequential numbered character string input screen D3 (see Figure 15). Note that, as in the second embodiment, a line break symbol 217 is input on the second non-sequential numbered character string input screen D4.

[0091] In this case, the text screen D1 displays the sequential number update string 215, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 in each of the multiple paragraphs, with paragraph breaks at the position of the paragraph break symbol 219 and line breaks at the position of the line break symbol 217 (see FIG. 16). That is, because paragraph breaks are performed in each of the multiple paragraphs, the total number of paragraphs becomes eight. Then, "CC" is displayed in the odd-numbered paragraphs, i.e., the first, third, fifth, and seventh paragraphs. Furthermore, "1-AB0n" is displayed in the first line and "-sub" is displayed in the second line in the even-numbered paragraphs, i.e., the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth paragraphs. When the print key 37 is operated in this state, the label L shown in FIG. 17 is created.

[0092] [Fourth Example] A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20. The fourth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that, on the second non-sequential numbered character string input screen D4, an "underline" character decoration is applied to "sub" in the second non-sequential numbered character string 213 "-sub" (see FIG. 18). That is, it is assumed here that the start position of the character decoration is set with the cursor 203 located between the "-" and the "s." Therefore, on the second non-sequential numbered character string input screen D4, a decoration symbol 225 is displayed between the "-" and the "s." Note that, as in the third embodiment, a paragraph break symbol 219 is input on the first non-sequential numbered character string input screen D3, and a line break symbol 217 is input on the second non-sequential numbered character string input screen D4.

[0093] In this case, in each of the multiple paragraphs, a decoration symbol 225 is displayed on text screen D1 according to the character decoration setting (see FIG. 19). That is, in the even-numbered paragraph, a decoration symbol 225 is displayed between "-" and "sub" on the second line. On text screen D1, a decoration symbol 225 indicates that character decoration is set for the characters from that decoration symbol 225 to the next decoration symbol 225 or the end of the line. When print key 37 is operated in this state, label L shown in FIG. 20 is created.

[0094] Here, unlike the present embodiment, a configuration is assumed in which the control unit 27 does not accept character decoration settings. In this case, in order to create the label L shown in FIG. 20 , the user first inputs “AB01” as the consecutive numbered string 209, “CC1-” as the first non-consecutive numbered string 211, and “-sub” as the second non-consecutive numbered string 213, as in the third embodiment. The user also inputs a paragraph break symbol 219 on the first non-consecutive numbered string input screen D3 and a line break symbol 217 on the second non-consecutive numbered string input screen D4. As a result, on the text screen D1, “CC” is displayed on the first line of the odd-numbered paragraph, “1-AB01” is displayed on the first line of the even-numbered paragraph, and “-sub” is displayed on the second line of the even-numbered paragraph.

[0095] Next, the user sets character decoration for each paragraph on text screen D1. That is, the user sets character decoration for each even-numbered paragraph with cursor 203 positioned before "-sub." Setting character decoration for each paragraph is time-consuming and may result in incorrect setting of character decoration.

[0096] In contrast, in this embodiment, the control unit 27 accepts the setting of character decoration. Therefore, in order to create the label L shown in FIG. 20, the user only needs to set character decoration for "sub" on the second non-sequential number string input screen D4. In other words, the user does not need to set character decoration for each paragraph on the text screen D1. This eliminates the need to set character decoration for each paragraph, and also prevents incorrect setting of character decoration.

[0097] In this embodiment, "sub" is set as the effective range of character decoration on the second non-sequential character string input screen D4. However, the effective range of character decoration may be set by other setting methods. For example, when setting the effective range of character decoration, the selection screen may allow the user to select "from this character," "from the beginning of this line," or "from the beginning of this item." When "from this character" is selected, the effective range of character decoration extends from the character immediately following the insertion of the decoration symbol 225 to the end. When "from the beginning of this line" is selected, the decoration symbol 225 is inserted immediately after the line feed symbol 217 immediately preceding the cursor 203, thereby making the entire line the effective range of character decoration, regardless of the position of the cursor 203. When "from the beginning of this item" is selected, the decoration symbol 225 is inserted at the beginning of the input character string, thereby making the effective range of character decoration extend to the entire item currently being input.

[0098] [Fifth Example] A fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 21 to 23. The fifth embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that a line feed symbol 217 is input between "AB" and "01" on the serial number string input screen D2, and the character decoration "underline" is set for the "1" in "AB01" (see Figure 21). Note that, as in the second embodiment, the line feed symbol 217 is input on the second non-serial number string input screen D4.

[0099] In this case, in each of the multiple paragraphs, the sequential number update string 215, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 are displayed on the text screen D1 with line breaks at the position of the line break symbol 217 (see FIG. 22). That is, in each paragraph, "CC1-AB" is displayed on the first line, "0n" is displayed on the second line, and "-sub" is displayed on the third line. Also, in each of the multiple paragraphs, a decoration symbol 225 is displayed according to the character decoration setting. That is, the decoration symbol 225 is displayed between "0" and "n" on the second line of each paragraph. When the print key 37 is operated in this state, the label L shown in FIG. 23 is created.

[0100] As described above, the tape printing device 1 of this embodiment includes the display unit 5 and the control unit 27. The control unit 27 controls the display unit 5 to display the text screen D1, the consecutive number string input screen D2, the first non-sequential number string input screen D3, and the second non-sequential number string input screen D4. The text 201 to be printed is edited on the text screen D1. The control unit 27 accepts input of the consecutive number string 209 while the consecutive number string input screen D2 is displayed. The control unit 27 accepts input of the first non-sequential number string 211 while the first non-sequential number string input screen D3 is displayed, and accepts input of the second non-sequential number string 213 while the second non-sequential number string input screen D4 is displayed. The control unit 27 controls the control unit 27 to display the consecutive number updated string 215 obtained by updating the consecutive number string 209, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 in each of the paragraphs provided on the text screen D1.

[0101] According to this configuration, the user only needs to input the first non-sequential numbered string 211 and the second non-sequential numbered string 213 on the first non-sequential numbered string input screen D3 and the second non-sequential numbered string input screen D4, respectively, and does not need to input the first non-sequential numbered string 211 and the second non-sequential numbered string 213 for each paragraph on the text screen D1. This eliminates the need to input the first non-sequential numbered string 211 and the second non-sequential numbered string 213 for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of incorrect input operations.

[0102] [Variation 1] The control unit 27 may accept multiple inputs for setting character decoration, allowing two or more types of character decoration to be specified. Alternatively, by inputting "# (decorated) character string 1, # (undecorated) character string 2," character decoration may be selectively specified for character string 1. Note that "#" is written in place of the decoration symbol 225, i.e., the right-pointing black triangle symbol shown in FIG. 18, due to a notational restriction that prevents the decoration symbol 225 from being written here; in reality, the decoration symbol 225 is input.

[0103] [Variation 2] The control unit 27 may accept settings for character decoration for the entire text, for each paragraph, for each line included in a paragraph, or for each character that makes up the text 201.

[0104] [Variation 3] Instead of providing dedicated keys such as the line break mark insertion key 31 and paragraph break key 33, it is also possible to achieve the same function as the line break mark insertion key 31 and paragraph break key 33 by simultaneously operating, for example, the shift key 42 and another existing key.

[0105] [Other variations] It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various configurations can be adopted within the scope of the spirit thereof. For example, the above-described embodiments can be modified in the following ways in addition to the above. Note that the content described in one embodiment or modification also applies to other embodiments or modifications as long as there is no mutual contradiction.

[0106] The editing symbols are not limited to the line break symbol 217 and the paragraph break symbol 219. Any editing symbol may be used as long as it edits at least one of the paragraph number and the line number on the text screen D1 when the input of the editing symbol is accepted. The editing symbols may include, for example, a symbol for increasing the number of lines by an arbitrary number, a symbol for increasing the number of paragraphs by an arbitrary number, etc.

[0107] In the present embodiment, the first non-sequential number string 211 is arranged before the sequential number update string 215, and the second non-sequential number string 213 is arranged after the sequential number update string 215, on the text screen D1, but this is not limited to this. For example, contrary to the present embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the second non-sequential number string 213 is arranged before the sequential number update string 215, and the first non-sequential number string 211 is arranged after the sequential number update string 215. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which the user can freely set the arrangement of the sequential number update string 215, the first non-sequential number string 211, and the second non-sequential number string 213 on the text screen D1.

[0108] In the present embodiment, input of the first non-sequential numbered string 211 is accepted while the first non-sequential numbered string input screen D3 is displayed, and input of the second non-sequential numbered string 213 is accepted while the second non-sequential numbered string input screen D4 is displayed. However, this is not limited to this. For example, a single screen may be configured to accept input of the first non-sequential numbered string 211 and the second non-sequential numbered string 213. That is, as in the present embodiment, two different screens may function as "non-sequential numbered string input screens." Unlike the present embodiment, a single screen may function as the "non-sequential numbered string input screen." Furthermore, a single screen may be configured to accept input of the sequential numbered string 209 in addition to input of the first non-sequential numbered string 211 and the second non-sequential numbered string 213. That is, a single screen may function as both the "sequential numbered string input screen" and the "non-sequential numbered string input screen."

[0109] The technology of this embodiment is not limited to the tape printing device 1, but can also be applied to information processing devices that do not have a printing function. Examples of information processing devices that can be used include personal computers, smartphones, and tablet terminals. The information processing device may generate print data based on the results of editing the text 201 on the text screen D1 and send the generated print data to the tape printing device 1. A program stored in the storage unit 45 of the tape printing device 1 may be provided to a user as a program for causing the information processing device to execute functions equivalent to those of the tape printing device 1. This program may be provided to a customer via a communication network or stored on a storage medium.

[0110] [Note] The following additionally describes a tape printing device, a control method for a tape printing device, an information processing device, and a program. The tape printing device includes a display unit and a control unit that controls the display unit so that a text screen on which the text to be printed is edited, a sequential number string input screen, and a non-sequential number string input screen are displayed, the control unit accepts input of a sequential number string while the sequential number string input screen is displayed, the control unit accepts input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed, and the control unit controls the display unit so that an updated sequential number string resulting from an updated sequential number string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen.

[0111] With this configuration, the user only needs to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string on the non-sequential numbered string input screen, and does not need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of incorrect input operations. The first non-sequential number character string input screen D3 and the second non-sequential number character string input screen D4 are examples of non-sequential number character string input screens.

[0112] In this case, it is preferable that the control unit accepts input of a decorative symbol while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed, and when the control unit accepts input of a decorative symbol, the control unit controls the display unit so that at least one of the number of paragraphs in the multiple paragraphs and the number of lines included in the paragraph is edited on the text screen.

[0113] With this configuration, the user only needs to input decorative symbols on the non-sequential character string input screen, and does not need to edit the paragraph number or line number for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to edit the paragraph number or line number for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of making erroneous edits.

[0114] In this case, it is preferable that the control unit accepts input of a line break symbol as a decorative symbol, and when the control unit accepts input of the line break symbol, the control unit controls the display unit so that the sequential number update string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of the multiple paragraphs on the text screen with a line break at the position of the line break symbol.

[0115] With this configuration, the user only needs to input a line break symbol on the non-sequential number string input screen, and does not need to perform a line break operation for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to perform a line break operation for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of performing an incorrect line break operation.

[0116] In this case, it is preferable that the control unit accepts input of a paragraph break symbol as a decorative symbol, and when the control unit accepts input of the paragraph break symbol, the control unit controls the display unit so that the sequential number update string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of the multiple paragraphs on the text screen, with the string being broken into paragraphs at the position of the paragraph break symbol.

[0117] With this configuration, the user only needs to input a paragraph break symbol on the non-sequential character string input screen, and does not need to perform a paragraph break operation for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to perform a paragraph break operation for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of performing an incorrect paragraph break operation.

[0118] In this case, it is preferable that the control unit, while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed, accepts character decoration settings for at least one of the first non-sequential number string and the second non-sequential number string, and, upon accepting the character decoration settings, controls the display unit so that a decorative symbol indicating that character decoration has been set for at least one of the first non-sequential number string and the second non-sequential number string is displayed in each of the multiple paragraphs on the text screen.

[0119] With this configuration, the user only needs to set character decorations on the non-sequential number string input screen, and does not need to set character decorations for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to set character decorations for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of incorrectly setting character decorations.

[0120] In this case, it is preferable that the control unit generates the print data based on the results of editing the text on the text screen.

[0121] According to this configuration, print data can be generated based on the results of editing text that has been edited through simple operations.

[0122] In this case, it is preferable that the control unit accepts input of decorative symbols while the serial number string input screen is displayed, and when the control unit accepts input of decorative symbols, it controls the display unit so that at least one of the number of paragraphs in the multiple paragraphs and the number of lines included in the paragraph is edited on the text screen.

[0123] With this configuration, the user only needs to input the decorative symbols on the serial number string input screen, and does not need to edit the paragraph number or line number for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to edit the paragraph number or line number for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of making mistakes when editing.

[0124] In this case, it is preferable that the control unit accepts character decoration settings for the serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed, and when the control unit accepts the character decoration settings, the control unit controls the display unit so that decorative symbols indicating that character decoration has been set for the serial number update string are displayed in each of the multiple paragraphs on the text screen.

[0125] With this configuration, the user only needs to set the character decoration on the serial number string input screen, and does not need to set the character decoration for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to set the character decoration for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of incorrectly setting the character decoration.

[0126] The control method for a tape printing device is a control method for a tape printing device equipped with a display unit, and includes the steps of: accepting input of a consecutive number string while a consecutive number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; accepting input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while a non-sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; and controlling the display unit so that an updated consecutive number string, a first non-sequential number string, and a second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs on a text screen displayed on the display unit.

[0127] With this configuration, the user only needs to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string on the non-sequential numbered string input screen, and does not need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of incorrect input operations.

[0128] The information processing device includes a display unit and a control unit that controls the display unit so that a text screen on which text to be printed is edited, a sequential number string input screen, and a non-sequential number string input screen are displayed, the control unit accepts input of a sequential number string while the sequential number string input screen is displayed, and the control unit accepts input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed, and the control unit controls the display unit so that an updated sequential number string resulting from an updated sequential number string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen.

[0129] With this configuration, the user only needs to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string on the non-sequential numbered string input screen, and does not need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of incorrect input operations.

[0130] The program causes the information processing device to perform the following functions: a function to control a display unit provided in the information processing device so that a text screen on which text to be printed is edited, a sequential number string input screen, and a non-sequential number string input screen are displayed; a function to accept input of sequential number strings while the sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; a function to accept input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; and a function to control the display unit so that an updated sequential number string obtained by updating the sequential number string, a first non-sequential number string, and a second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen.

[0131] With this configuration, the user only needs to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string on the non-sequential numbered string input screen, and does not need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph on the text screen. This eliminates the need to input the first non-sequential numbered string and the second non-sequential numbered string for each paragraph, and also reduces the risk of incorrect input operations. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] 1...tape printing device, 5...display unit, 27...control unit, 201...text, 209...sequential number string, 211...first non-sequential number string, 213...second non-sequential number string, 215...sequential number update string, 217...line break symbol, 219...paragraph break symbol, D1...text screen, D2...sequential number string input screen, D3...first non-sequential number string input screen, D4...second non-sequential number string input screen.

Claims

1. A display unit; a control unit that controls the display unit so that a text screen on which a text to be printed is edited, a serial number string input screen, and a non-serial number string input screen are displayed; the control unit accepts input of a serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed; the control unit accepts input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed; The control unit controls the display unit so that an updated serial number string obtained by updating the serial number string, the first non-serial number string, and the second non-serial number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs on the text screen.

2. the control unit accepts input of an editing symbol while the non-serial number character string input screen is displayed; 2. The tape printing device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the display unit so that, when input of the editing symbol is accepted, at least one of the number of paragraphs in the plurality of paragraphs and the number of lines included in the paragraph is edited on the text screen.

3. the control unit accepts input of a line feed symbol as the editing symbol, 3. The tape printing device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit controls the display unit so that, when input of the line break symbol is accepted, the sequential number update string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed on the text screen in each of the plurality of paragraphs with a line break at the position of the line break symbol.

4. the control unit accepts input of a paragraph break symbol as the editing symbol, 3. The tape printing device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit controls the display unit so that, when the control unit receives input of the paragraph break symbol, the sequential number update string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed on the text screen in a state where each of the plurality of paragraphs is broken up at the position of the paragraph break symbol.

5. the control unit accepts, with the non-sequential number string input screen displayed, a setting of character decoration for at least one of the first non-sequential number string and the second non-sequential number string; The tape printing device described in claim 1, characterized in that when the control unit accepts the character decoration setting, a decorative symbol indicating that the character decoration has been set for at least one of the first non-sequential number string and the second non-sequential number string is displayed on the text screen for each of the multiple paragraphs.

6. 2. The tape printing device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit generates print data based on an edit result of the text on the text screen.

7. the control unit accepts input of a decoration symbol while the serial number string input screen is displayed; The tape printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when the control unit accepts input of the decorative symbol, it controls the display unit so that at least one of the number of paragraphs in the plurality of paragraphs and the number of lines included in the paragraph is edited on the text screen.

8. the control unit accepts a setting of character decoration for the serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed; The tape printing device described in claim 1, characterized in that when the control unit accepts the character decoration setting, a decorative symbol indicating that the character decoration has been set for the serial number update string is displayed on each of the multiple paragraphs on the text screen.

9. A method for controlling a tape printing device equipped with a display unit, comprising: accepting input of a serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; receiving input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while a non-sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; controlling the display unit so that an updated sequential number string obtained by updating the sequential number string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs on a text screen displayed on the display unit; 1. A method for controlling a tape printing device, comprising:

10. A display unit; a control unit that controls the display unit so that a text screen on which a text to be printed is edited, a serial number string input screen, and a non-serial number string input screen are displayed; the control unit accepts input of a serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed; the control unit accepts input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed; The information processing device is characterized in that the control unit controls the display unit so that an updated sequential number string in which the sequential number string is updated, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen.

11. a function of controlling a display unit provided in the information processing device so that a text screen on which the text to be printed is edited, a serial number string input screen, and a non-serial number string input screen are displayed; a function of accepting input of a serial number string while the serial number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; a function of accepting input of a first non-sequential number string and a second non-sequential number string while the non-sequential number string input screen is displayed on the display unit; a function of controlling the display unit so that an updated sequential number string obtained by updating the sequential number string, the first non-sequential number string, and the second non-sequential number string are displayed in each of a plurality of paragraphs provided on the text screen; A program causing the information processing device to execute the above.

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