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Applies to: 
Visual Studio 
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This refactoring applies to:
- C#
What: Convert a local function to a method.
When: You have a local function that you want to define outside your current local context.
Why: You want to convert a local function into a method so that you can call it outside your local context. You might want to convert to a method when your local function is getting too long. When you define the function in a separate method, your code is easier to read.
Convert local function to method refactoring
Place your cursor in the local function.
Press Ctrl+. to trigger the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu.
Press Enter to accept the refactoring.
