String.Compare Method
Compares two specified String objects with one another.
Namespace: System
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
[MethodImplAttribute]
public static int Compare (
string strA,
string strB
)
Parameters
- strA
The first String object you want to compare. - strB
The second String object you want to compare.
Return Value
A 32-bit signed integer that indicates the lexical relationship between the two comparands.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Less than 0 (zero) | strA is less than strB. |
| 0 (zero) | strA equals strB. |
| Greater than 0 (zero) | strA is greater than strB. |
Version Information
Available in the .NET Micro Framework versions 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2.