Uses of Class javax.swing.LookAndFeel (Java Platform SE 8 )
Date: 2015-05-24

## Uses of Class
javax.swing.LookAndFeel

- Packages that use LookAndFeel
  Package | Description
  --- | ---
  javax.swing | Provides a set of "lightweight" (all-Java language) components that, to the maximum degree possible, work the same on all platforms.
  javax.swing.plaf.basic | Provides user interface objects built according to the Basic look and feel.
  javax.swing.plaf.metal | Provides user interface objects built according to the Java look and feel (once codenamed Metal), which is the default look and feel.
  javax.swing.plaf.multi | Provides user interface objects that combine two or more look and feels.
  javax.swing.plaf.nimbus | Provides user interface objects built according to the cross-platform Nimbus look and feel.
  javax.swing.plaf.synth | Synth is a skinnable look and feel in which all painting is delegated.

- - ### Uses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing

    Methods in javax.swing that return LookAndFeel
    Modifier and Type | Method and Description
    --- | ---
    `static LookAndFeel[]` | UIManager.`getAuxiliaryLookAndFeels()` Returns the list of auxiliary look and feels (can be `null`).
    `static LookAndFeel` | UIManager.`getLookAndFeel()` Returns the current look and feel or `null`.

    Methods in javax.swing with parameters of type LookAndFeel
    Modifier and Type | Method and Description
    --- | ---
    `static void` | UIManager.`addAuxiliaryLookAndFeel(LookAndFeel laf)` Adds a `LookAndFeel` to the list of auxiliary look and feels.
    `static boolean` | UIManager.`removeAuxiliaryLookAndFeel(LookAndFeel laf)` Removes a `LookAndFeel` from the list of auxiliary look and feels.
    `static void` | UIManager.`setLookAndFeel(LookAndFeel newLookAndFeel)` Sets the current look and feel to `newLookAndFeel`.

  - ### Uses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.basic

    Subclasses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.basic
    Modifier and Type | Class and Description
    --- | ---
    `class` | `BasicLookAndFeel` A base class to use in creating a look and feel for Swing.

  - ### Uses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.metal

    Subclasses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.metal
    Modifier and Type | Class and Description
    --- | ---
    `class` | `MetalLookAndFeel` The Java Look and Feel, otherwise known as Metal.

  - ### Uses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.multi

    Subclasses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.multi
    Modifier and Type | Class and Description
    --- | ---
    `class` | `MultiLookAndFeel` A multiplexing look and feel that allows more than one UI to be associated with a component at the same time.

  - ### Uses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.nimbus

    Subclasses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.nimbus
    Modifier and Type | Class and Description
    --- | ---
    `class` | `NimbusLookAndFeel` The NimbusLookAndFeel class.

  - ### Uses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.synth

    Subclasses of LookAndFeel in javax.swing.plaf.synth
    Modifier and Type | Class and Description
    --- | ---
    `class` | `SynthLookAndFeel` SynthLookAndFeel provides the basis for creating a customized look and feel.

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