System and method for moving graphical objects on a computer controlled system

A method for enabling user arrangement of visual text information objects displayed on a display of a computer controlled free form sensemaking system comprising the steps of:

• a) generating and displaying a plurality of visual text information objects, each of the visual text information objects containing user input information;
• b) receiving a first input signal indicating selection of at least one of said plurality of visual text information objects;
• and
• c) receiving a second Input signal indicating that when said selected at least one visual text information object is moved, it will move others of said plurality of visual text information objects in its direction of movement.

A computer controlled free form sensemaking system for enabling display and user arrangement of visual text information objects containing user input information that includes text, said visual text information objects for presenting information to a user, said system comprising:

• an input element for generating input signals for selection and manipulation of said visual text information objects;
• a display for displaying a plurality of visual text information objects;
• and
• a processing element coupled to said input element and said display for generating output display signals representing a selected visual text information object in a second mode for moving said selected visual text information object and moving other visual text information objects in the path of movement of said selected visual text information object.