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How to set a JTextArea to be clicked on by default in a JFrame?

When I launch my program, I want to be able to type in the JTextArea by default. Right now, I have to click on the JTextArea before I can start typing in it.

Solution

  • Try invoking requestFocus(); on the text area

    If that doesn't help, add a listener to the frame and request the focus upon receiving the window opened event.

    i.e.

        JFrame frame = new JFrame();
    frame.setSize(300, 300);
    JTextArea textArea = new JTextArea();
    frame.add(textArea);
    frame.addWindowListener(new WindowAdapter() {
        public void windowOpened(WindowEvent e) {
            textArea.requestFocus();
        }
    });

    textArea.requestFocus();