How to add space between JButtons?

Question

Ok so I have this panel and 2 buttons. I want to add space between the buttons. Here's my code:

    smallpan.setPreferredSize(new Dimension(100,100));
    smallpan.setBackground(Color.white);
    panel2.setPreferredSize(new Dimension(100, 100));
    panel2.setBackground(Color.white);
    panel2.add(smallpan);
    panel2.add(x);
    panel2.add(y);

Are you using AWT or Swing? – SalmonKiller Jan 02 '15 at 19:19 — SalmonKiller, Jan 02 '15 at 19:19
You could change the layout manager... – MadProgrammer Jan 02 '15 at 20:19 — MadProgrammer, Jan 02 '15 at 20:19

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 02 '15 at 19:42

You could use something like this - BorderLayout.setHgap(int hgap)for horizontal gap and BorderLayout.setVgap() for vertical gap between the elements. Or just specify it in the overloaded constructor - BorderLayout(int horizontalGap, int verticalGap).

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How to add space between JButtons?

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