A JComboBox is a Swing component that has a built-in left-click menu. In this article, we will learn how to show a popup menu when the user right-clicks on a JComboBox in Java.  What is a JComboBox? A JComboBox is a subclass of the JComponent class that displays a drop-down list and ... Read More

In this article, we will learn to set the shortcut key to a JCheckBox in Java. To create a JCheckBox with a keyboard shortcut (Alt + C), we will use Java Swing. When we either click the checkbox with the mouse or press Alt+C, the checkbox toggles, and a message dialog ... Read More

In this article, we will learn how to limit the number of characters inside a JTextField in Java. Whether you're creating a form for phone numbers, zip codes, or usernames, controlling the maximum number of characters is important for data validation. JTextField A JTextField is one of the most important ... Read More

In this article, we will learn to read an input value from a JTextField and add it to a JList in Java. The Swing's two commonly used components are JTextField for text input and JList for displaying a list of items for building graphical user interfaces. JList A JList is ... Read More

In this article, we will learn how to hide the left/right pane of a JSplitPane programmatically in Java. JSplitPane is a simple Swing component in GUI programming that allows hiding one side of the split pane, resulting in a collapsible panel look. JSplitPane A JSplitPane is a subclass of the ... Read More

JavaScript like other programming languages, permits whitespace and line breaks to make the code more readable. Although JavaScript tends to ignore whitespace, line breaks at times influence the way in which the code is presented. What is Whitespace in JavaScript? Whitespace in JavaScript comprises newlines, tabs, and spaces. JavaScript's engine disregards ... Read More

In this article, we will learn to add a new list element under a "" using jQuery. jQuery is a popular JavaScript library that simplifies HTML manipulation, event handling, and animations. One of its practical applications is dynamically adding elements to a webpage without requiring a full page reload. Why Use jQuery? ... Read More

In this article, we will learn to detect an event when the mouse moves over any component in Java. While building applications with Swing, detecting when the mouse enters or exits a component enables you to create responsive UIs with visual feedback. MouseListener We can implement a MouseListener interface ... Read More

In this article, we will learn set the foreground and background color to JComboBox items in Java. Setting basic foreground and background colors for the combo box helps to create interactive Swing-based applications. JComboBox A JComboBox is a subclass of the JComponent class, and it is a combination of ... Read More

When working with JTables in Java Swing, there are many cases where one might need to display data that shouldn't be modified by users. In this article, we will learn to disable the cell editing inside a JTable in Java. JTable A JTable is a subclass of JComponent for ... Read More