# 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 | Description
--- | --- | ---
`static LookAndFeel` | UIManager.`createLookAndFeel​(String name)` | Creates a supported built-in Java `LookAndFeel` specified by the given `L&F name` name.
`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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Description
--- | --- | ---
`class` | `SynthLookAndFeel` | SynthLookAndFeel provides the basis for creating a customized look and feel.