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.