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Make class abstract

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Applies to: yesVisual Studio noVisual Studio for Mac noVisual Studio Code

This refactoring applies to:

  • C#

  • Visual Basic

What: Make class abstract refactoring.

When: You write an abstract method in a class that is not abstract.

Why: Having a code fix to make a class abstract after writing an abstract method will save you time.

How-to

  1. Place your caret on the abstract method.

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

  3. Select Make class 'abstract'.

    Make class abstract

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