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Android Build an Interactive Story App (Retired) Intents and Multiple Activities Using String Resources

Posted by shiva csk
shiva csk
646 Points

how to add a string in strings.xml

usage of strings.xml?

2 Answers

Valerie Makumire
Valerie Makumire
3,262 Points
Valerie Makumire
Valerie Makumire
3,262 Points

Go into strings.xml which is located in the values folder. Then use the following format to add a string to it.

<string name="NameOfTheString">Some string that you want</string>

Then you can use the string in other XML files by referencing it like this: 

@string/NameOfTheString

To use the string in your Java files you must use the getString() method like this: 

getString(R.string.NameOfTheString);

Be aware though you cannot use this in classes outside activities unless you manage to get a context variable.

shiva csk
shiva csk
646 Points
shiva csk
shiva csk
646 Points

thank u so much, and how to set the text of a button using a string??can u help me