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Use expression body or block body for lambda expressions

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This refactoring applies to:

  • C#

What: Lets you refactor a lambda expression to use an expression body or a block body.

When: You prefer lambda expressions to use either an expression body or a block body.

Why: Lambda expressions can be refactored to improve readability according to your user preference.

Lambda expression body or block body refactoring

  1. Place your cursor on the right of a lambda operator.
  2. Press Ctrl+. to trigger the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu.

Use lambda expression/block body

  1. Select Use block body for lambda expressions or Use expression body for lambda expressions.

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