XmlReader::IsStartElement Method ()
Calls MoveToContent and tests if the current content node is a start tag or empty element tag.
Assembly: System.Xml (in System.Xml.dll)
Return Value
Type: System::Booleantrue if MoveToContent finds a start tag or empty element tag; false if a node type other than XmlNodeType.Element was found.
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| XmlException | Incorrect XML is encountered in the input stream. |
| InvalidOperationException | An XmlReader method was called before a previous asynchronous operation finished. In this case, InvalidOperationException is thrown with the message “An asynchronous operation is already in progress.” |
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.
Available since 8
.NET Framework
Available since 1.1
Portable Class Library
Supported in: portable .NET platforms
Silverlight
Available since 2.0
Windows Phone Silverlight
Available since 7.0
Windows Phone
Available since 8.1