Identification of sets and manipulation of set data in productivity applications

A computer-implemented method comprising:

• determining that a value associated with a productivity application belongs to an existing set comprising a plurality of members, wherein each member of the existing set has a same set data type upon which the productivity application can execute a set operation;
• receiving an indication to convert the value into a member of the existing set;
• automatically converting the value into a member of the existing set;
• receiving an indication to perform a set operation associated with the value;
• and
• causing the set operation to be performed.

A system comprising:

• a memory for storing executable program code;
• and
• a processor, functionally coupled to the memory, the processor being responsive to computer-executable instructions contained in the program code and operative to:
• determine that a value in a productivity application belongs to an existing set comprising a plurality of members, wherein each member of the existing set has a same set data type upon which the productivity application execute a set operation;
• receive an indication to add the value to the existing set;
• automatically add the value to the existing set;
• and
• perform a set operation on the value.

A computer-readable storage device comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, assists with interacting with data in a productivity application, the computer-readable storage device including instructions executable by the processor for:

• determining that a value in the productivity application belongs to an existing set comprising a plurality of set members, wherein each set member of the existing set has a same set data type upon which the productivity application can execute a set operation;
• receiving an indication to add the value to the existing set;
• automatically adding the value to the existing set;
• and
• performing a set operation on the value.