A method and system for managing data elements with associated attributes
in a computer system is described. Identifiers of each data element and
information identifying the attributes of each data element are stored
and the identifiers associated with each of the data elements are
displayed in a list. The identifiers of the data elements are visibly
associated with attributes by displaying markers in attribute strips
along at least one side of the list of data elements. A user may filter
the data elements according to their attributes and a filtered list of
data elements may be redisplayed. This can facilitate processing of
numerous data elements, simplifying processing and/or display
requirements to achieve a given selection based on user criteria.