Array.IsReadOnly Property

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Gets a value indicating whether the Array is read-only.

Namespace:  System
Assembly:  mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Public ReadOnly Property IsReadOnly As Boolean
public bool IsReadOnly { get; }

Property Value

Type: System.Boolean
This property is always false for all arrays.

Implements

IList.IsReadOnly

Remarks

Array implements the IsReadOnly property because it is required by the System.Collections.IList interface.

If you require a read-only collection, use a System.Collections class that implements the System.Collections.IList interface.

An array that is read-only does not allow the addition, removal, or modification of elements after the array is created.

Retrieving the value of this property is an O(1) operation.

Version Information

Silverlight

Supported in: 5, 4, 3

Silverlight for Windows Phone

Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0

XNA Framework

Supported in: Xbox 360, 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.