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Enumeration Type Naming Guidelines

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The enumeration (Enum) value type inherits from the Enum Class. The following rules outline the naming guidelines for enumerations:

  • Use Pascal case for Enum types and value names.
  • Use abbreviations sparingly.
  • Do not use an Enum suffix on Enum type names.
  • Use a singular name for most Enum types, but use a plural name for Enum types that are bit fields.
  • Always add the FlagsAttribute to a bit field Enum type.

See Also

Design Guidelines for Class Library Developers | Value Type Usage Guidelines | Enum Class