JDK-6994562 : Swing classes (both JTextArea and JTextField) don't support caret width tuning
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: client-libs
  • Sub-Component: javax.swing
  • Affected Version: 6
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: windows_xp
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2010-10-25
  • Updated: 2013-09-12
  • Resolved: 2011-10-17
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Related Reports
Relates :  
JDK-7069815 - Windows Accessibility caret tuning must be introduced to all supported Swing LAFs
Description
Swing classes (both JTextArea and JTextField) don't support
caret width tuning.
Steps to reproduce:
1. In Windows go to:
a. Control Panel=>Accessibility Option=>Display
b. Under Cursor Options move slider all the way to the right to make it as wide as possible.
c. Select apply
2. From a command prompt, run "java TextTest" using the new jdk.
Comments
EVALUATION Unlike AWT library which uses Win32 calls to manage caret, Swing encapsulates caret behaviour in standalone class. Currently there's no support of Windows Accessibility tools.
24-11-2010