8025234: [javadoc] fix some errors in javax.swing.**

Reviewed-by: alexsch, malenkov
Contributed-by: NDmitry Ginzburg <dmitry.x.ginzburg@oracle.com>

src/share/classes/javax/swing/AbstractButton.java

@@ -1381,7 +1381,7 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
      * If <code>true</code> and the button has a border,
      * the border is painted. The default value for the
      * <code>borderPainted</code> property is <code>true</code>.
-     * <p/>
+     * <p>
      * Some look and feels might not support
      * the <code>borderPainted</code> property,
      * in which case they ignore this.
@@ -1476,7 +1476,7 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
      * This function may cause the component's opaque property to change.
      * <p>
      * The exact behavior of calling this function varies on a
-     * component-by-component and L&F-by-L&F basis.
+     * component-by-component and L&amp;F-by-L&amp;F basis.
      *
      * @param b if true, the content should be filled; if false
      *          the content area is not filled
@@ -1702,7 +1702,7 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
      * @see #getMultiClickThreshhold
      * @param threshhold the amount of time required between mouse
      *        press events to generate corresponding action events
-     * @exception   IllegalArgumentException if threshhold < 0
+     * @exception   IllegalArgumentException if threshhold &lt; 0
      * @since 1.4
      */
     public void setMultiClickThreshhold(long threshhold) {
@@ -1787,7 +1787,7 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
 
 
     /**
-     * Returns the L&F object that renders this component.
+     * Returns the L&amp;F object that renders this component.
      * @return the ButtonUI object
      * @see #setUI
      */
@@ -1797,8 +1797,8 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
 
 
     /**
-     * Sets the L&F object that renders this component.
-     * @param ui the <code>ButtonUI</code> L&F object
+     * Sets the L&amp;F object that renders this component.
+     * @param ui the <code>ButtonUI</code> L&amp;F object
      * @see #getUI
      * @beaninfo
      *        bound: true
@@ -2722,7 +2722,7 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
          *
          * @param part the AccessibleText.CHARACTER, AccessibleText.WORD,
          * or AccessibleText.SENTENCE to retrieve
-         * @param index an index within the text >= 0
+         * @param index an index within the text &gt;= 0
          * @return the letter, word, or sentence,
          *   null for an invalid index or part
          * @since 1.3
@@ -2769,7 +2769,7 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
          *
          * @param part the AccessibleText.CHARACTER, AccessibleText.WORD,
          * or AccessibleText.SENTENCE to retrieve
-         * @param index an index within the text >= 0
+         * @param index an index within the text &gt;= 0
          * @return the letter, word, or sentence, null for an invalid
          *  index or part
          * @since 1.3
@@ -2833,7 +2833,7 @@ public abstract class AbstractButton extends JComponent implements ItemSelectabl
          *
          * @param part the AccessibleText.CHARACTER, AccessibleText.WORD,
          *   or AccessibleText.SENTENCE to retrieve
-         * @param index an index within the text >= 0
+         * @param index an index within the text &gt;= 0
          * @return the letter, word, or sentence, null for an invalid index
          *  or part
          * @since 1.3

src/share/classes/javax/swing/Action.java

@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ import java.beans.*;
  * are desired, and use simple <code>ActionListener</code>s elsewhere.
  * <p>
  *
- * <h4><a name="buttonActions"></a>Swing Components Supporting <code>Action</code></h4>
+ * <h3><a name="buttonActions"></a>Swing Components Supporting <code>Action</code></h3>
  * <p>
  * Many of Swing's components have an <code>Action</code> property.  When
  * an <code>Action</code> is set on a component, the following things
@@ -95,8 +95,7 @@ import java.beans.*;
  * button's corresponding property being set to <code>null</code>.
  * <p>
  * <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"
- *         summary="Supported Action properties"
- *         valign="top" >
+ *         summary="Supported Action properties">
  *  <tr valign="top"  align="left">
  *    <th style="background-color:#CCCCFF" align="left">Component Property
  *    <th style="background-color:#CCCCFF" align="left">Components

src/share/classes/javax/swing/Box.java

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ public class Box extends JComponent implements Accessible {
      * in which case it takes its share of available space,
      * just like any other component that has no maximum height.
      *
-     * @param width the width of the invisible component, in pixels >= 0
+     * @param width the width of the invisible component, in pixels >= 0
      * @return the component
      * @see #createVerticalStrut
      * @see #createGlue
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ public class Box extends JComponent implements Accessible {
      * in which case it takes its share of available space,
      * just like any other component that has no maximum width.
      *
-     * @param height the height of the invisible component, in pixels >= 0
+     * @param height the height of the invisible component, in pixels >= 0
      * @return the component
      * @see #createHorizontalStrut
      * @see #createGlue

src/share/classes/javax/swing/BoxLayout.java

@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ public class BoxLayout implements LayoutManager2, Serializable {
      * in the specified target container.
      *
      * @param target  the container that needs to be laid out
-     * @return the dimensions >= 0 && <= Integer.MAX_VALUE
+     * @return the dimensions &gt;= 0 &amp;&amp; &lt;= Integer.MAX_VALUE
      * @exception AWTError  if the target isn't the container specified to the
      *                      BoxLayout constructor
      * @see Container
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ public class BoxLayout implements LayoutManager2, Serializable {
      * contained in the specified target container.
      *
      * @param target  the container that needs to be laid out
-     * @return the dimensions >= 0 && <= Integer.MAX_VALUE
+     * @return the dimensions &gt;= 0 &amp;&amp; &lt;= Integer.MAX_VALUE
      * @exception AWTError  if the target isn't the container specified to the
      *                      BoxLayout constructor
      * @see #preferredLayoutSize
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ public class BoxLayout implements LayoutManager2, Serializable {
      * to lay out the components it contains.
      *
      * @param target  the container that needs to be laid out
-     * @return the dimensions >= 0 && <= Integer.MAX_VALUE
+     * @return the dimensions &gt;= 0 &amp;&amp; &lt;= Integer.MAX_VALUE
      * @exception AWTError  if the target isn't the container specified to the
      *                      BoxLayout constructor
      * @see #preferredLayoutSize
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ public class BoxLayout implements LayoutManager2, Serializable {
      * to place the children along the X axis will be returned.
      *
      * @param target  the container
-     * @return the alignment >= 0.0f && <= 1.0f
+     * @return the alignment &gt;= 0.0f &amp;&amp; &lt;= 1.0f
      * @exception AWTError  if the target isn't the container specified to the
      *                      BoxLayout constructor
      */
@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ public class BoxLayout implements LayoutManager2, Serializable {
      * to place the children along the Y axis will be returned.
      *
      * @param target  the container
-     * @return the alignment >= 0.0f && <= 1.0f
+     * @return the alignment &gt;= 0.0f &amp;&amp; &lt;= 1.0f
      * @exception AWTError  if the target isn't the container specified to the
      *                      BoxLayout constructor
      */

src/share/classes/javax/swing/CellRendererPane.java

@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ public class CellRendererPane extends Container implements Accessible
     /**
      * If the specified component is already a child of this then we don't
      * bother doing anything - stacking order doesn't matter for cell
-     * renderer components (CellRendererPane doesn't paint anyway).<
+     * renderer components (CellRendererPane doesn't paint anyway).
      */
     protected void addImpl(Component x, Object constraints, int index) {
         if (x.getParent() == this) {

src/share/classes/javax/swing/DefaultListSelectionModel.java

@@ -637,7 +637,7 @@ public class DefaultListSelectionModel implements ListSelectionModel, Cloneable,
      * Remove the indices in the interval index0,index1 (inclusive) from
      * the selection model.  This is typically called to sync the selection
      * model width a corresponding change in the data model.  Note
-     * that (as always) index0 need not be <= index1.
+     * that (as always) index0 need not be &lt;= index1.
      */
     public void removeIndexInterval(int index0, int index1)
     {

src/share/classes/javax/swing/DesktopManager.java

@@ -26,13 +26,13 @@
 package javax.swing;
 
 /** DesktopManager objects are owned by a JDesktopPane object. They are responsible
-  * for implementing L&F specific behaviors for the JDesktopPane. JInternalFrame
+  * for implementing L&F specific behaviors for the JDesktopPane. JInternalFrame
   * implementations should delegate specific behaviors to the DesktopManager. For
   * instance, if a JInternalFrame was asked to iconify, it should try:
   * <PRE>
   *    getDesktopPane().getDesktopManager().iconifyFrame(frame);
   * </PRE>
-  * This delegation allows each L&F to provide custom behaviors for desktop-specific
+  * This delegation allows each L&amp;F to provide custom behaviors for desktop-specific
   * actions. (For example, how and where the internal frame's icon would appear.)
   * <p>This class provides a policy for the various JInternalFrame methods, it is not
   * meant to be called directly rather the various JInternalFrame methods will call

src/share/classes/javax/swing/GroupLayout.java

@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ import static javax.swing.SwingConstants.VERTICAL;
  * axis. The sequential group contains three components. A parallel group
  * was used along the vertical axis.
  * <p style="text-align:center">
- * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.1.gif">
+ * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.1.gif" alt="Sequential group along the horizontal axis in three components">
  * <p>
  * To reinforce that each axis is treated independently the diagram shows
  * the range of each group and element along each axis. The
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ import static javax.swing.SwingConstants.VERTICAL;
  * the vertical axis.
  * <p>
  * <p style="text-align:center">
- * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.2.gif">
+ * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.2.gif" alt="Sequential group along the vertical axis in three components">
  * <p>
  * As {@code c1} is the largest of the three components, the parallel
  * group is sized to {@code c1}. As {@code c2} and {@code c3} are smaller
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ import static javax.swing.SwingConstants.VERTICAL;
  * The following diagram shows a sequential group along both the horizontal
  * and vertical axis.
  * <p style="text-align:center">
- * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.3.gif">
+ * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.3.gif" alt="Sequential group along both the horizontal and vertical axis in three components">
  * <p>
  * {@code GroupLayout} provides the ability to insert gaps between
  * {@code Component}s. The size of the gap is determined by an
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ import static javax.swing.SwingConstants.VERTICAL;
  * <p>
  * When run the following is produced.
  * <p style="text-align:center">
- * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.example.png">
+ * <img src="doc-files/groupLayout.example.png" alt="Produced horizontal/vertical form">
  * <p>
  * This layout consists of the following.
  * <ul><li>The horizontal axis consists of a sequential group containing two

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JComponent.java

@@ -4906,12 +4906,12 @@ public abstract class JComponent extends Container implements Serializable,
     /**
      * Returns {@code true} if a paint triggered on a child component should cause
      * painting to originate from this Component, or one of its ancestors.
-     * <p/>
+     * <p>
      * Calling {@link #repaint} or {@link #paintImmediately(int, int, int, int)}
      * on a Swing component will result in calling
      * the {@link JComponent#paintImmediately(int, int, int, int)} method of
      * the first ancestor which {@code isPaintingOrigin()} returns {@code true}, if there are any.
-     * <p/>
+     * <p>
      * {@code JComponent} subclasses that need to be painted when any of their
      * children are repainted should override this method to return {@code true}.
      *

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JEditorPane.java

@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ import javax.accessibility.*;
  * fragment is a possible hyperlink listener implementation, that treats
  * HTML frame events specially, and simply displays any other activated
  * hyperlinks.
- * <code><pre>
+ * <pre>
 
 &nbsp;    class Hyperactive implements HyperlinkListener {
 &nbsp;
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ import javax.accessibility.*;
 &nbsp;        }
 &nbsp;    }
 
- * </pre></code>
+ * </pre>
  * <p>
  * For information on customizing how <b>text/html</b> is rendered please see
  * {@link #W3C_LENGTH_UNITS} and {@link #HONOR_DISPLAY_PROPERTIES}

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JFileChooser.java

@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ import java.lang.ref.WeakReference;
  * <pre>
  *    JFileChooser chooser = new JFileChooser();
  *    FileNameExtensionFilter filter = new FileNameExtensionFilter(
- *        "JPG & GIF Images", "jpg", "gif");
+ *        "JPG &amp; GIF Images", "jpg", "gif");
  *    chooser.setFileFilter(filter);
  *    int returnVal = chooser.showOpenDialog(parent);
  *    if(returnVal == JFileChooser.APPROVE_OPTION) {
@@ -634,7 +634,7 @@ public class JFileChooser extends JComponent implements Accessible {
     /**
      * Pops up an "Open File" file chooser dialog. Note that the
      * text that appears in the approve button is determined by
-     * the L&F.
+     * the L&amp;F.
      *
      * @param    parent  the parent component of the dialog,
      *                  can be <code>null</code>;
@@ -659,7 +659,7 @@ public class JFileChooser extends JComponent implements Accessible {
     /**
      * Pops up a "Save File" file chooser dialog. Note that the
      * text that appears in the approve button is determined by
-     * the L&F.
+     * the L&amp;F.
      *
      * @param    parent  the parent component of the dialog,
      *                  can be <code>null</code>;
@@ -861,7 +861,7 @@ public class JFileChooser extends JComponent implements Accessible {
      * @beaninfo
      *   preferred: true
      *       bound: true
-     * description: Sets whether the approve & cancel buttons are shown.
+     * description: Sets whether the approve &amp; cancel buttons are shown.
      *
      * @see #getControlButtonsAreShown
      * @see #CONTROL_BUTTONS_ARE_SHOWN_CHANGED_PROPERTY
@@ -1841,7 +1841,7 @@ public class JFileChooser extends JComponent implements Accessible {
     }
 
     /**
-     * Returns a string that specifies the name of the L&F class
+     * Returns a string that specifies the name of the L&amp;F class
      * that renders this component.
      *
      * @return the string "FileChooserUI"
@@ -1849,16 +1849,16 @@ public class JFileChooser extends JComponent implements Accessible {
      * @see UIDefaults#getUI
      * @beaninfo
      *        expert: true
-     *   description: A string that specifies the name of the L&F class.
+     *   description: A string that specifies the name of the L&amp;F class.
      */
     public String getUIClassID() {
         return uiClassID;
     }
 
     /**
-     * Gets the UI object which implements the L&F for this component.
+     * Gets the UI object which implements the L&amp;F for this component.
      *
-     * @return the FileChooserUI object that implements the FileChooserUI L&F
+     * @return the FileChooserUI object that implements the FileChooserUI L&amp;F
      */
     public FileChooserUI getUI() {
         return (FileChooserUI) ui;

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JLabel.java

@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ public class JLabel extends JComponent implements SwingConstants, Accessible
 
 
     /**
-     * Returns the L&F object that renders this component.
+     * Returns the L&F object that renders this component.
      *
      * @return LabelUI object
      */
@@ -247,9 +247,9 @@ public class JLabel extends JComponent implements SwingConstants, Accessible
 
 
     /**
-     * Sets the L&F object that renders this component.
+     * Sets the L&F object that renders this component.
      *
-     * @param ui  the LabelUI L&F object
+     * @param ui  the LabelUI L&F object
      * @see UIDefaults#getUI
      * @beaninfo
      *        bound: true
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ public class JLabel extends JComponent implements SwingConstants, Accessible
 
 
     /**
-     * Returns a string that specifies the name of the l&f class
+     * Returns a string that specifies the name of the l&f class
      * that renders this component.
      *
      * @return String "LabelUI"
@@ -545,8 +545,8 @@ public class JLabel extends JComponent implements SwingConstants, Accessible
      *
      * @since 1.4
      * @param index Index into the String to underline
-     * @exception IllegalArgumentException will be thrown if <code>index</code
-     *            is >= length of the text, or < -1
+     * @exception IllegalArgumentException will be thrown if <code>index</code>
+     *            is &gt;= length of the text, or &lt; -1
      *
      * @beaninfo
      *        bound: true
@@ -1251,7 +1251,7 @@ public class JLabel extends JComponent implements SwingConstants, Accessible
          *
          * @param part the AccessibleText.CHARACTER, AccessibleText.WORD,
          * or AccessibleText.SENTENCE to retrieve
-         * @param index an index within the text >= 0
+         * @param index an index within the text &gt;= 0
          * @return the letter, word, or sentence,
          *   null for an invalid index or part
          * @since 1.3
@@ -1298,7 +1298,7 @@ public class JLabel extends JComponent implements SwingConstants, Accessible
          *
          * @param part the AccessibleText.CHARACTER, AccessibleText.WORD,
          * or AccessibleText.SENTENCE to retrieve
-         * @param index an index within the text >= 0
+         * @param index an index within the text &gt;= 0
          * @return the letter, word, or sentence, null for an invalid
          *  index or part
          * @since 1.3
@@ -1362,7 +1362,7 @@ public class JLabel extends JComponent implements SwingConstants, Accessible
          *
          * @param part the AccessibleText.CHARACTER, AccessibleText.WORD,
          *   or AccessibleText.SENTENCE to retrieve
-         * @param index an index within the text >= 0
+         * @param index an index within the text &gt;= 0
          * @return the letter, word, or sentence, null for an invalid index
          *  or part
          * @since 1.3

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JList.java

@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ import static sun.swing.SwingUtilities2.Section.*;
  * Responsibility for listening to selection changes in order to keep the list's
  * visual representation up to date lies with the list's {@code ListUI}.
  * <p>
- * <a name="renderer">
+ * <a name="renderer"></a>
  * Painting of cells in a {@code JList} is handled by a delegate called a
  * cell renderer, installed on the list as the {@code cellRenderer} property.
  * The renderer provides a {@code java.awt.Component} that is used
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ import static sun.swing.SwingUtilities2.Section.*;
  * To avoid these calculations, you can set a {@code fixedCellWidth} and
  * {@code fixedCellHeight} on the list, or have these values calculated
  * automatically based on a single prototype value:
- * <a name="prototype_example">
+ * <a name="prototype_example"></a>
  * <pre>
  * {@code
  * JList<String> bigDataList = new JList<String>(bigData);
@@ -1512,7 +1512,7 @@ public class JList<E> extends JComponent implements Scrollable, Accessible
      * tooltip text on the cell level, by using {@code setToolTipText} on your
      * cell renderer component.
      * <p>
-     * <bold>Note:</bold> For <code>JList</code> to properly display the
+     * <strong>Note:</strong> For <code>JList</code> to properly display the
      * tooltips of its renderers in this manner, <code>JList</code> must be a
      * registered component with the <code>ToolTipManager</code>. This registration
      * is done automatically in the constructor. However, if at a later point

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JMenu.java

@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
 
 
     /**
-     * Returns the name of the L&F class that renders this component.
+     * Returns the name of the L&F class that renders this component.
      *
      * @return the string "MenuUI"
      * @see JComponent#getUIClassID
@@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
     /**
      * Returns the suggested delay, in milliseconds, before submenus
      * are popped up or down.
-     * Each look and feel (L&F) may determine its own policy for
+     * Each look and feel (L&F) may determine its own policy for
      * observing the <code>delay</code> property.
      * In most cases, the delay is not observed for top level menus
      * or while dragging.  The default for <code>delay</code> is 0.
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
 
     /**
      * Sets the suggested delay before the menu's <code>PopupMenu</code>
-     * is popped up or down.  Each look and feel (L&F) may determine
+     * is popped up or down.  Each look and feel (L&amp;F) may determine
      * it's own policy for observing the delay property.  In most cases,
      * the delay is not observed for top level menus or while dragging.
      * This method is a property of the look and feel code and is used
@@ -676,7 +676,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
      * @param pos an integer specifying the position at which to add the
      *               new menu item
      * @exception IllegalArgumentException when the value of
-     *                  <code>pos</code> < 0
+     *                  <code>pos</code> &lt; 0
      */
     public void insert(String s, int pos) {
         if (pos < 0) {
@@ -695,7 +695,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
      *               new <code>JMenuitem</code>
      * @return the new menu item
      * @exception IllegalArgumentException if the value of
-     *                  <code>pos</code> < 0
+     *                  <code>pos</code> &lt; 0
      */
     public JMenuItem insert(JMenuItem mi, int pos) {
         if (pos < 0) {
@@ -714,7 +714,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
      * @param pos an integer specifying the position at which to add the
      *               new menu item
      * @exception IllegalArgumentException if the value of
-     *                  <code>pos</code> < 0
+     *                  <code>pos</code> &lt; 0
      */
     public JMenuItem insert(Action a, int pos) {
         if (pos < 0) {
@@ -735,7 +735,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
      * @param       index an integer specifying the position at which to
      *                    insert the menu separator
      * @exception   IllegalArgumentException if the value of
-     *                       <code>index</code> < 0
+     *                       <code>index</code> &lt; 0
      */
     public void insertSeparator(int index) {
         if (index < 0) {
@@ -754,7 +754,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
      *
      * @param pos    an integer specifying the position
      * @exception   IllegalArgumentException if the value of
-     *                       <code>pos</code> < 0
+     *                       <code>pos</code> &lt; 0
      * @return  the menu item at the specified position; or <code>null</code>
      *          if the item as the specified position is not a menu item
      */
@@ -811,7 +811,7 @@ public class JMenu extends JMenuItem implements Accessible,MenuElement
      *
      * @param       pos the position of the item to be removed
      * @exception   IllegalArgumentException if the value of
-     *                       <code>pos</code> < 0, or if <code>pos</code>
+     *                       <code>pos</code> &lt; 0, or if <code>pos</code>
      *                       is greater than the number of menu items
      */
     public void remove(int pos) {

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JMenuBar.java

@@ -130,9 +130,9 @@ public class JMenuBar extends JComponent implements Accessible,MenuElement
     }
 
     /**
-     * Sets the L&F object that renders this component.
+     * Sets the L&F object that renders this component.
      *
-     * @param ui the new MenuBarUI L&F object
+     * @param ui the new MenuBarUI L&F object
      * @see UIDefaults#getUI
      * @beaninfo
      *        bound: true
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ public class JMenuBar extends JComponent implements Accessible,MenuElement
 
 
     /**
-     * Returns the name of the L&F class that renders this component.
+     * Returns the name of the L&F class that renders this component.
      *
      * @return the string "MenuBarUI"
      * @see JComponent#getUIClassID

src/share/classes/javax/swing/JTextField.java

@@ -367,7 +367,7 @@ public class JTextField extends JTextComponent implements SwingConstants {
     /**
      * Returns the number of columns in this <code>TextField</code>.
      *
-     * @return the number of columns >= 0
+     * @return the number of columns &gt;= 0
      */
     public int getColumns() {
         return columns;
@@ -377,7 +377,7 @@ public class JTextField extends JTextComponent implements SwingConstants {
      * Sets the number of columns in this <code>TextField</code>,
      * and then invalidate the layout.
      *
-     * @param columns the number of columns >= 0
+     * @param columns the number of columns &gt;= 0
      * @exception IllegalArgumentException if <code>columns</code>
      *          is less than 0
      * @beaninfo
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ public class JTextField extends JTextComponent implements SwingConstants {
      * character <em>m</em> for the font used.  This method can be
      * redefined to be some alternative amount
      *
-     * @return the column width >= 1
+     * @return the column width &gt;= 1
      */
     protected int getColumnWidth() {
         if (columnWidth == 0) {
@@ -744,7 +744,7 @@ public class JTextField extends JTextComponent implements SwingConstants {
     /**
      * Gets the scroll offset, in pixels.
      *
-     * @return the offset >= 0
+     * @return the offset &gt;= 0
      */
     public int getScrollOffset() {
         return visibility.getValue();
@@ -753,7 +753,7 @@ public class JTextField extends JTextComponent implements SwingConstants {
     /**
      * Sets the scroll offset, in pixels.
      *
-     * @param scrollOffset the offset >= 0
+     * @param scrollOffset the offset &gt;= 0
      */
     public void setScrollOffset(int scrollOffset) {
         visibility.setValue(scrollOffset);