Hi,
I would like to change the font color of the text when I append it to a textarea. I have a textarea listening to two incoming messages that print in the textarea. Basically each text needs to be in different color so they can be distinguished from each sender.
Thanks
Dilip
You can't use a JTextArea for this, you should use a JTextPane. Read this section from the Swing tutorial on [url http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/uiswing/components/text.html]Using Text Components[/url] for more information.
And here's a [url http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jsp?forum=57&thread=342068]thread[/url] to get you started.
> not sure I understand using textpane attributes?
You've given up after spending 5-10 minutes on reading about textpane attributes? You where also given a working program. I've given you what I believe is the easiest solution.
If you want to use HTML then you need to use a JEditorPane. There are many questions in the forum about Chat Applications wanting to use different color text. Search the forum and Good Luck!