# Module java.prefs

Defines the Preferences API.

Since:
  9

- - ## Packages

    Exports
    Package | Description
    --- | ---
    java.util.prefs | This package allows applications to store and retrieve user and system preference and configuration data.

  - ## Services

    Uses
    Type | Description
    --- | ---
    PreferencesFactory | A factory object that generates Preferences objects.