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Using Swing\\\'s Pluggable Look and Feel Swing is a part of the Java Foundation Classes (JFC) and implements a set of graphical user interface (GUI) components with a pluggable look and feel (L&F). In very short terms, this means that Swing-based applica

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\"Pluggable\" means that both visual representation and (physical) behavior of a GUI element can change, even while the component is on display, without modifying the program
Many L&F-related aspects are handled within the javax.swing.UIManager class. Applications use this class to query which look and feels are present, to obtain certain L&F names, and to set the look and feel the program wishes to use.The term \"look and feel\" refers to the visual appearance and physical behavior of GUI components; however, it covers additional aspects that go beyond that component level. It is also about terminology, layout, and general program behavior.


 

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