Chapter 11, “The java.awt Package: Components and Facilities”

The Component class is the superclass of the set of AWT classes that implement graphical user interface (GUI) controls.

The TextComponent class is the superclass of all text-based classes.

If a Checkbox object is not associated with a CheckboxGroup object, it is implemented as a traditional check box. If a Checkbox object is associated with a CheckboxGroup object, it is implemented as a radio button.

The Choice class is used to implement pull-down lists that can be placed in the main area of a window. These lists are known as option menus. The List class implements single- and multiple-selection list GUI controls. The List class allows you to specify the size of the scrollable window ...

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