the invention relates to a method for determining information in a handheld or pocket type electronic device , which method comprises the acts of recording a first determination of information which is made via a user interface , presenting selectable information types so that they are directly selectable , which presentation takes place as a result of the first determination of information being finished , recording a choice of an information type , presenting a user interface for determining information in response to the choice of information type , recording a second determination of information which is made via the user interface , and of automatically linking the second determination of information to the first determination of information as a direct result of the recording of the second determination of information .