Java - Converting a text area to a string

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I am having a little trouble here, I want to convert a text area into a string, so i can store it in a new string and pass it to a txt file. Here is my code:

// ta is my textArea, things is a String

things = ta.toString();
outputFile.println(things);
closeFile();

But when i do this it is literally taking everything about the textArea and putting it into a string. I just want to put the text into a string, not all the values of the textArea. Any suggestions?

JTextArea.getText() maybe? Read this: docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/… — paulsm4
– paulsm4, Commented Nov 2, 2012 at 21:59

Rayshawn · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-02 22:00:37Z

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You need to use something like this:

things = ta.getText();
outputFile.println(things);
closeFile();

answered Nov 2, 2012 at 22:00

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paulsm4 Over a year ago

Actually, he needs to learn to read the documentation before firing off basic questions. IMHO ...

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