A method for selecting a row or column within a computer-generated table at a client computing device includes: receiving an indication of a cursor being located within a specified perimeter zone associated with a row or column within a table; in response to receiving an indication of a cursor being located within a specified perimeter zone associated with a row or column within a table, displaying an on-object user interface; receiving an indication of a selection of the displayed on-object user interface; and in response to receiving an indication of a selection of the displayed on-object user interface, designating the row or column within the table associated with the displayed on-object user interface for allowing modification to content contained within the designated row or column.