SortDescription.Direction Property
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Gets or sets a value that indicates whether to sort in ascending or descending order.
Namespace: System.ComponentModel
Assembly: System.Windows (in System.Windows.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Property Direction As ListSortDirection
public ListSortDirection Direction { get; set; }
Property Value
Type: System.ComponentModel.ListSortDirection
A value that indicates the sort direction.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| InvalidOperationException | IsSealed is true. |
| ArgumentException | The specified value is not a valid sort direction. |
Remarks
A SortDescription is automatically sealed when you add it to a SortDescriptionCollection. You cannot change the Direction and PropertyName values of a sealed SortDescription instance.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.