Graphic Java™ 1.2, Volume I: AWT, Third Edition

java.awt.TextField

Ok, so we know that TextField inherits all of the functionality provided by its superclass, TextComponent. A TextField, as a result, can manage selection, editable mode, and caret positioning. You can also add text listeners to a textfield and watch the text change in the field. So, let's take a look at the additional functionality TextField provides for editing its one line of text. First, take a look at the four constructors provided by the TextField class.

1. TextField()

2. TextField(String text)

3. TextField(int columns)

4. TextField(String text, int columns)

If someone were to put a gun to your head and shout “quick! what's the columns argument for, and you'd better be right!” we're pretty confident that you could calmly reel off the ...