Enumeration Type Naming Guidelines

The enumeration (Enum) value type inherits from the Enum Class. The following rules outline the naming guidelines for enumerations:

• Use Pascal case for Enum types and value names.
• Use abbreviations sparingly.
• Do not use an Enum suffix on Enum type names.
• Use a singular name for most Enum types, but use a plural name for Enum types that are bit fields.
• Always add the FlagsAttribute to a bit field Enum type.

See Also

Design Guidelines for Class Library Developers | Value Type Usage Guidelines | Enum Class