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# QStyleFactory Class Reference
[com.trolltech.qt.gui module]

The `QStyleFactory` class creates `QStyle` objects. More...

## Detailed Description

The `QStyleFactory` class creates `QStyle` objects.

The `QStyle` class is an abstract base class that encapsulates the look and feel of a GUI. `QStyleFactory` creates a `QStyle` object using the `create` function and a key identifying the style. The styles are either built-in or dynamically loaded from a style plugin (see QStylePlugin).

The valid keys can be retrieved using the `keys` function. Typically they include "windows", "motif", "cde", "plastique" and "cleanlooks". Depending on the platform, "windowsxp", "windowsvista" and "macintosh" may be available. Note that keys are case insensitive.

See also `QStyle`.