E - the type of the elements of this modelpublic interface ComboBoxModel<E> extends ListModel<E>
ListDataModel
 and adds the concept of a selected item. The selected item is generally
 the item which is visible in the combo box display area.
 
 The selected item may not necessarily be managed by the underlying
 ListModel. This disjoint behavior allows for the temporary
 storage and retrieval of a selected item in the model.
| Modifier and Type | Method | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| Object  | getSelectedItem () | Returns the selected item | 
| void | setSelectedItem (Object anItem) | Set the selected item. | 
addListDataListener, getElementAt, getSize, removeListDataListener void setSelectedItem(Object anItem)
ListDataListeners that the contents
 have changed.anItem - the list object to select or null
 to clear the selectionObject getSelectedItem()
null if there is no selection Submit a bug or feature 
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