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C# - Enum.GetTypeCode() Method with Example

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

C# Enum.GetTypeCode() Method

the Enum.GetTypeCode() method is used to return the underlying System.TypeCode for this instance.

Syntax

TypeCode Enum.GetTypeCode();

Parameter(s)

This method does not contain any parameters.

Return Value

This method returns the type code for the current instance.

Exception(s)

• System.InvalidOperationException

C# Example of Enum.GetTypeCode() Method

The source code to demonstrate the GetTypeCode() 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=0,WEST=1,NORTH=2,SOUTH=3};

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

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

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

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

Output

Int32
Int32
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