# Simple Java Text Editor 📝
Built this Simple Java Text Editor in class today.
Put in a little extra effort to understand Java Swing and menu handling — and honestly, it was fun! 😄
Every small step counts. Today’s effort = tomorrow’s confidence 🚀
Learning Java one project at a time.
This application is a basic text editor that provides a menu-driven interface similar to professional IDEs.
It was developed in Eclipse IDE as part of Java GUI practice.
- 📝 Text editing using JTextArea
- 📂 File menu (Open, Save, Exit)
- ✂️ Edit menu (Copy, Cut, Redo)
- 🔍 Search menu options
- 🛠 Source and Refactor options
- ▶ Run and Debug menu
- 🪟 Window and Help menu
Here is how my Simple Java Text Editor looks when running:
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- Java
- Swing (GUI Library)
- Eclipse IDE
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/SimpleJavaTextEditor.git
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Open the project in Eclipse.
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Run: SimpleTextEditor.java
📚 Concepts Practiced
. Object-Oriented Programming
. Java Swing Components
. Event Handling
. GUI Layout Management
. Menu Bars and Menu Items
👩💻 Author
Laiba Azeem Computer Science Student Learning Java & GUI Development