convert-if-statement-to-switch-statement-or-switch-expression.md

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Convert if statement to switch statement or expression	Learn how to use the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu to convert an if statement into a switch statement or a C# 8.0 switch expression.	03/10/2020	reference	mikadumont	midumont	mijacobs	general-ide	CSharp

Convert if statement to switch statement or switch expression

This refactoring applies to:

• C#

What: Convert an if statement to a switch statement or to the C# 8.0 switch expression.

When: You want to convert an if statement to a switch statement or a switch expression and vice versa.

Why: If you are using an if statement, this refactoring enables an easy transition to switch statements or switch expressions.

How-to

1. Place your cursor in the if keyword.

2. Press Ctrl+. to trigger the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu.

3. Select from the following two options:

   Select Convert to 'switch' statement.

   

   Select Convert to 'switch' expression.

   

See also

• Refactoring