Method and apparatus for performing a function in an electronic device

A method for performing a function in an electronic device, the method comprising:

• displaying a first set of elements and a second set of elements on a display;
• receiving a first input, wherein the first input selects at least one element from the first set of elements;
• determining that the first input has continued on a first path from the at least one element to an edge of the display;
• calculating a physical target key beyond the edge of the display based on at least one characteristic of the first path;
• receiving a second input, wherein the second input selects at least another element from the second set of elements;
• determining that the second input has continued on a second path from the at least another element to an edge of the display;
• calculating the target key based on the second path;
• and
• after sensing an activation of the target key, if the target key is calculated based on at least one characteristic of the second path, then performing the function associated with the target key, the at least one selected element, and the at least another selected element.