System.ComponentModel.DescriptionAttribute Class

Specifies a description for a property or event.

See Also: DescriptionAttribute Members

Syntax

[System.AttributeUsage(System.AttributeTargets.All)]
public class DescriptionAttribute : Attribute

Remarks

A visual designer can display the specified description when referencing the component member, such as in a Properties window. Call DescriptionAttribute.Description to access the value of this attribute.

For more information, see Extending Metadata Using Attributes.

Requirements

Namespace: System.ComponentModel
Assembly: System (in System.dll)
Assembly Versions: 1.0.3300.0, 1.0.5000.0, 2.0.0.0, 4.0.0.0