C# - Enum.Equals() Method with Example

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

C# Enum.Equals() Method

The Enum.Equals() is used to check the current object with the specified object for equality.

Syntax

bool Enum.Equals(Enum obj);

Parameter(s)

  • obj : It is an object that will compare with the current instance of an enum.

Return Value

This method returns a boolean value, if both objects are equal then it returns true otherwise it returns false.

C# Example of Enum.Equals() Method

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

using System;

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

  //Entry point of Program
  static public void Main() {
    Color firstColor = Color.RED;
    Color secondColor = Color.WHITE;
    Color thirdColor = Color.WHITE;

    if (firstColor.Equals(secondColor))
      Console.WriteLine("Both are equal");
    else
      Console.WriteLine("Both are not equal");

    if (secondColor.Equals(thirdColor))
      Console.WriteLine("Both are equal");
    else
      Console.WriteLine("Both are not equal");
  }
}

Output

Both are not equal
Both are equal
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