How to Change the Border Layout in NetBeans

Editing the border layout options when creating an application using NetBeans allows you to modify the way the Java interpreter displays your program. NetBeans is a software package that lets developers create applets, or applications, written in Java. Java is a programming language used prominently to develop Web and mobile applications. You can edit the border layout properties of your application in NetBeans by using the Inspector panel.

Instructions

1. Click on the "Inspector" tab in the left-hand pane of your main NetBeans window. If the "Inspector" tab is not visible, click on "Window" and select "Inspector."

2. Right click on the component you want to edit and select "Set Layout."

3. Select "Border Layout" from the contextual menu.

4. Edit the border layout properties of the component. You can, for example, resize it or change its default position on the screen.

5. Click on the "X" at the top right of the "Properties" window to save your new settings.

References

• IDR Solutions: Adding the PdfHelpPanel Component Onto a JFrame
• NetBeans Wiki: TS61 Visual Development