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Console Class static

Represents the standard input, output, and error streams for console applications. This class cannot be inherited.

Methods

  • Beep() Plays the sound of a beep through the console speaker.
  • Beep(Int32, Int32) Plays the sound of a beep of a specified frequency and duration through the console speaker.
  • Clear() Clears the console buffer and corresponding console window of display information.
  • MoveBufferArea(Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32) Copies a specified source area of the screen buffer to a specified destination area.
  • MoveBufferArea(Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32, Char, ConsoleColor, ConsoleColor) Copies a specified source area of the screen buffer to a specified destination area.
  • OpenStandardError() Acquires the standard error stream.
  • OpenStandardError(Int32) Acquires the standard error stream, which is set to a specified buffer size.
  • OpenStandardInput() Acquires the standard input stream.
  • OpenStandardInput(Int32) Acquires the standard input stream, which is set to a specified buffer size.
  • OpenStandardOutput() Acquires the standard output stream.
  • OpenStandardOutput(Int32) Acquires the standard output stream, which is set to a specified buffer size.
  • Read() Reads the next character from the standard input stream.
  • ReadKey() Obtains the next character or function key pressed by the user. The pressed key is displayed in the console window.
  • ReadKey(Boolean) Obtains the next character or function key pressed by the user. The pressed key is optionally displayed in the console window.
  • ReadLine() Reads the next line of characters from the standard input stream.
  • ResetColor() Sets the foreground and background console colors to their defaults.
  • SetBufferSize(Int32, Int32) Sets the height and width of the screen buffer area to the specified values.
  • SetCursorPosition(Int32, Int32) Sets the position of the cursor.
  • SetError(TextWriter) Sets the Error property to the specified TextWriter object.
  • SetIn(TextReader) Sets the In property to the specified TextReader object.
  • SetOut(TextWriter) Sets the Out property to target the TextWriter object.
  • SetWindowPosition(Int32, Int32) Sets the position of the console window relative to the screen buffer.
  • SetWindowSize(Int32, Int32) Sets the height and width of the console window to the specified values.
  • Write(Boolean) Writes the text representation of the specified Boolean value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Char) Writes the specified Unicode character value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Char[]) Writes the specified array of Unicode characters to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Char[], Int32, Int32) Writes the specified subarray of Unicode characters to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Decimal) Writes the text representation of the specified Decimal value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Double) Writes the text representation of the specified double-precision floating-point value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Int32) Writes the text representation of the specified 32-bit signed integer value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Int64) Writes the text representation of the specified 64-bit signed integer value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Object) Writes the text representation of the specified object to the standard output stream.
  • Write(Single) Writes the text representation of the specified single-precision floating-point value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(String) Writes the specified string value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(String, Object) Writes the text representation of the specified object to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • Write(String, Object, Object) Writes the text representation of the specified objects to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • Write(String, Object, Object, Object) Writes the text representation of the specified objects to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • Write(String, Object[]) Writes the text representation of the specified array of objects to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • Write(UInt32) Writes the text representation of the specified 32-bit unsigned integer value to the standard output stream.
  • Write(UInt64) Writes the text representation of the specified 64-bit unsigned integer value to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine() Writes the current line terminator to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Boolean) Writes the text representation of the specified Boolean value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Char) Writes the specified Unicode character, followed by the current line terminator, value to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Char[]) Writes the specified array of Unicode characters, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Char[], Int32, Int32) Writes the specified subarray of Unicode characters, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Decimal) Writes the text representation of the specified Decimal value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Double) Writes the text representation of the specified double-precision floating-point value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Int32) Writes the text representation of the specified 32-bit signed integer value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Int64) Writes the text representation of the specified 64-bit signed integer value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Object) Writes the text representation of the specified object, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(Single) Writes the text representation of the specified single-precision floating-point value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(String) Writes the specified string value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(String, Object) Writes the text representation of the specified object, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • WriteLine(String, Object, Object) Writes the text representation of the specified objects, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • WriteLine(String, Object, Object, Object) Writes the text representation of the specified objects, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • WriteLine(String, Object[]) Writes the text representation of the specified array of objects, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream using the specified format information.
  • WriteLine(UInt32) Writes the text representation of the specified 32-bit unsigned integer value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.
  • WriteLine(UInt64) Writes the text representation of the specified 64-bit unsigned integer value, followed by the current line terminator, to the standard output stream.

Properties

  • BackgroundColor Gets or sets the background color of the console.
  • BufferHeight Gets or sets the height of the buffer area.
  • BufferWidth Gets or sets the width of the buffer area.
  • CapsLock Gets a value indicating whether the CAPS LOCK keyboard toggle is turned on or turned off.
  • CursorLeft Gets or sets the column position of the cursor within the buffer area.
  • CursorSize Gets or sets the height of the cursor within a character cell.
  • CursorTop Gets or sets the row position of the cursor within the buffer area.
  • CursorVisible Gets or sets a value indicating whether the cursor is visible.
  • Error Gets the standard error output stream.
  • ForegroundColor Gets or sets the foreground color of the console.
  • In Gets the standard input stream.
  • InputEncoding Gets or sets the encoding the console uses to read input.
  • IsErrorRedirected Gets a value that indicates whether the error output stream has been redirected from the standard error stream.
  • IsInputRedirected Gets a value that indicates whether input has been redirected from the standard input stream.
  • IsOutputRedirected Gets a value that indicates whether output has been redirected from the standard output stream.
  • KeyAvailable Gets a value indicating whether a key press is available in the input stream.
  • LargestWindowHeight Gets the largest possible number of console window rows, based on the current font and screen resolution.
  • LargestWindowWidth Gets the largest possible number of console window columns, based on the current font and screen resolution.
  • NumberLock Gets a value indicating whether the NUM LOCK keyboard toggle is turned on or turned off.
  • Out Gets the standard output stream.
  • OutputEncoding Gets or sets the encoding the console uses to write output.
  • Title Gets or sets the title to display in the console title bar.
  • TreatControlCAsInput Gets or sets a value indicating whether the combination of the Control modifier key and C console key (Ctrl+C) is treated as ordinary input or as an interruption that is handled by the operating system.
  • WindowHeight Gets or sets the height of the console window area.
  • WindowLeft Gets or sets the leftmost position of the console window area relative to the screen buffer.
  • WindowTop Gets or sets the top position of the console window area relative to the screen buffer.
  • WindowWidth Gets or sets the width of the console window.

Events

  • CancelKeyPress Occurs when the Control modifier key (Ctrl) and either the C console key (C) or the Break key are pressed simultaneously (Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Break).

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