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C# - Enum.GetType() Method with Example

In this tutorial, we will learn about the C# Enum.GetType() method with its definition, usage, syntax, and example. By Nidhi Last updated : March 29, 2023

C# Enum.GetType() Method

The Enum.GetType() method is used to get the type of enum.

Syntax

Type Enum.GetType();

Parameter(s)

This method does not contain any parameters.

Return Value

This method returns the type of enum of the current object.

C# Example of Enum.GetType() Method

The source code to demonstrate the GetType() method of Enum class is given below. The given program is compiled and executed successfully.

using System;

class Sample {
  enum Colors {
    RED = 0, GREEN = 1, YELLOW = 3, WHITE = 4, BLACK = 5
  };

  enum Directions {
    EAST,
    WEST,
    NORTH,
    SOUTH
  };

  //Entry point of Program
  static public void Main() {
    string type = "";

    Colors color = Colors.RED;
    Directions direction = Directions.NORTH;

    type = color.GetType().ToString();
    Console.WriteLine(type);

    type = direction.GetType().ToString();
    Console.WriteLine(type);
  }
}

Output

Sample+Colors
Sample+Directions
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