Generate parameter

Applies to: Visual Studio Visual Studio for Mac Visual Studio Code

This refactoring applies to:

• C#

• Visual Basic

What: Automatically generates a method parameter.

When: You reference a variable in a method that doesn't exist in the current context and receive an error; you can generate a parameter as a code fix.

Why: You can quickly modify a method signature without losing context.

How-to

1. Place your cursor in the variable name and press Ctrl+. to trigger the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu.

2. Select Generate parameter.

   

See also

• Refactoring