Convert if statement to switch statement or switch expression

This refactoring applies to:

  • C#

What: Convert an if statement to a switch statement or to the C# 8.0 switch expression.

When: You want to convert an if statement to a switch statement or a switch expression and vice versa.

Why: If you are using an if statement, this refactoring enables an easy transition to switch statements or switch expressions.

How-to

  1. Place your cursor in the if keyword.

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

  3. Select from the following two options:

    Select Convert to 'switch' statement.

    Convert if statement to switch statement

    Select Convert to 'switch' expression.

    Convert if statement to switch expression

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