Java Swing: How to get TextArea value including the char just typed?

Question

What\'s the best way to get a value of a TextArea after a key is typed, including this character?

If I do it in the even listener, textarea.getText() return

Answer 1

Have you tried registering a KeyListener with a custom implementation of keyReleased(KeyEvent e) ?

check the api here: KeyListener

sun's tutorial with examples: How to write a Key Listener