uses deprecation API error

[konikadey]

hi,
i have writen a code for selecting text using applet. i have used applet't init()and public boolean action(Event evt, Object arg) . when compiling i am getting an error
" The method boolean action(java.awt.Event, java.lang.Object) in class java.awt.Component has been deprecated, and class select_text(which is not deprecated) overrides it.
public boolean action(Event evt, Object arg){
^
select_text.java uses a deprecated API. Please consult the documentation for a better alternative. 2 warnings"
how should i solve this 2 warning problem.
kindy guide me as iam still a novic.
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[Stephanie Grasson]

Deprecated API's are no longer supported. Sun advises against using them. For your specific question, the Java documentation states:

action
public boolean action(Event evt,
Object what)
Deprecated. As of JDK version 1.1, should register this component as ActionListener on component which fires action events.

If you need information on ActionListener, try looking here in the Java Tutorial: http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/uiswing/events/actionlistener.html
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Stephanie