How to center a Window in Java?

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Andrew Swan picture Andrew Swan · Sep 28, 2008 · Viewed 196k times · Source

What's the easiest way to centre a java.awt.Window, such as a JFrame or a JDialog?

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Andrew Swan picture Andrew Swan · Sep 28, 2008

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If you are using Java 1.4 or newer, you can use the simple method setLocationRelativeTo(null) on the dialog box, frame, or window to center it.

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