A computer system and method for providing user feedback when creating, modifying,
or editing electronic documents. An insertion point icon is placed in a document
at a position for insertion and/or deletion of text, graphics, data, etc. Upon
receiving an user input indicating movement, the insertion point icon is divided
into two icons, one stationary at the position, and one moving with user input.
When movement is complete, space contained between the icons may be deleted or
inserted. The system may be used to shift handwritten text to subsequent lines
on an electronic document containing handwritten text, and may be used to bring
two groups of text together, deleting space in between. A connection line may be
displayed between the icons to provide feedback regarding the action to be taken.