Inline method

This refactoring applies to:

• C#

• Visual Basic

What: Inline method refactoring.

When: You want to replace usages of a static, instance, and extension method within a single statement body with an option to remove the original method declaration.

Why: This refactoring will provide a more clear syntax.

How-to

1. Place your caret on the usage of the method.

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

3. Select from one of the following options:

   Select Inline <QualifiedMethodName> to remove the inline method declaration:

   

   Select Inline and keep <QualifiedMethodName> to preserve the original method declaration:

   

See also

• Refactoring