Parameters

value

An object to compare, or null.

Returns

A signed number indicating the relative values of this instance and value.

Less than zero	This instance is less than value.
Zero	This instance is equal to value.
Greater than zero	This instance is greater than value. -or- value is null.

Exceptions

Type	Reason
ArgumentException	value is not a short and is not a null reference.

Remarks

An short, regardless of its value, is considered greater than a null reference.

The value parameter must be null or an instance of short; otherwise, an exception is thrown.

Requirements