XmlReader.IsStartElement Method
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Calls MoveToContent and tests if the current content node is a start tag or empty element tag.
Namespace: System.Xml
Assembly: System.Xml (in System.Xml.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Overridable Function IsStartElement As Boolean
public virtual bool IsStartElement()
Return Value
Type: System.Boolean
true if MoveToContent finds a start tag or empty element tag; false if a node type other than XmlNodeType.Element was found.
Remarks
This method skips white space, comments, and processing instructions until the reader is positioned on a content node. The method then tests if the current node is an element.
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.
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