import java.applet.*;
import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.event.*;

public class CheckboxEventApplet extends Applet implements ItemListener {

  Checkbox checkbox;

  public void init() {

    setLayout(new BorderLayout());

    checkbox = new Checkbox("Select Me!");
    checkbox.addItemListener(this);
    add(checkbox, BorderLayout.CENTER);
  }

  public void itemStateChanged(ItemEvent e) {

    // toggle foreground color between red/black
    if (checkbox.getState()) {
      checkbox.setForeground(Color.red);
    } else {
      checkbox.setForeground(Color.black);
    }
  }
}