Question

I want to set the layout in a android app so that a edit text takes most of the screen and a button is at bottom. How do I do that dynamically?

Though I want the text field to be balanced out with all remaining space.

Thanks in advance.

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Answer 1

very easy

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:orientation="vertical" >

    <EditText
        android:id="@+id/editText1"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="0dp"
        android:layout_weight="1"
        android:ems="10"
        android:gravity="top|left" >

        <requestFocus />
    </EditText>

    <Button
        android:id="@+id/button1"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:text="Button" />

</LinearLayout>