Java™ How to Program, Seventh Edition

26.6. JSF Components

This section introduces some of the JSF components featured in the Palette (Fig. 26.9). Figure 26.16 summarizes some of the JSF components used in the chapter examples.

Figure 26.16. Commonly used JSF components.

JSF Components	Description
Label	Displays text that can be associated with an input element.
Static Text	Displays text that the user cannot edit.
Text Field	Gathers user input and displays text.
Button	Triggers an event when clicked.
Hyperlink	Displays a hyperlink.
Drop Down List	Displays a drop-down list of choices.
Radio Button Group	Groups radio buttons.
Image	Displays images (e.g., GIF and JPG).

26.6.1. Text and Graphics Components

Figure 26.17 displays a simple form for gathering user input. This example uses all the components ...