Split or merge if statements

This refactoring applies to:

• C#

• Visual Basic

What: What: Split or merge if statements.

When: You want to split an if statement that uses the && or || operators into a nested if statement, or merge an if statement with an outer if statement.

Why: It's a matter of style preference.

How-to

If you want to split the if statement:

1. Place your cursor in the if statement by the && or || operator.

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

   

3. Select Split into nested if statements.

   

If you want to merge the inner if statement with the outer if statement:

1. Place your cursor in the inner if keyword.

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

   

3. Select Merge with outer if statement.

   

See also

• Refactoring