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Java JCheckBox

The JCheckBox class is used to create a checkbox. It is used to turn an option on (true) or off (false). Clicking on a CheckBox changes its state from “on” to “off” or from “off” to “on “.It inherits JToggleButton class.

JCheckBox class declaration

Let’s see the declaration for javax.swing.JCheckBox class.

Commonly used Constructors:

Constructor Description
JJCheckBox() Creates an initially unselected check box button with no text, no icon.
JChechBox(String s) Creates an initially unselected check box with text.
JCheckBox(String text, boolean selected) Creates a check box with text and specifies whether or not it is initially selected.
JCheckBox(Action a) Creates a check box where properties are taken from the Action supplied.

Commonly used Methods:

Methods Description
AccessibleContext getAccessibleContext() It is used to get the AccessibleContext associated with this JCheckBox.
protected String paramString() It returns a string representation of this JCheckBox.

Java JCheckBox Example

Output:

JAVA Jcheckbox 1


Java JCheckBox Example with ItemListener

Output:

JAVA Jcheckbox 2


Java JCheckBox Example: Food Order

Output:

JAVA Jcheckbox 21 JAVA Jcheckbox 22

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