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AsymmetricAlgorithm.KeySize Property

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Gets or sets the size, in bits, of the key modulus used by the asymmetric algorithm.

Namespace:  System.Security.Cryptography
Assembly:  mscorlib.Extensions (in mscorlib.Extensions.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Public Overridable Property KeySize As Integer

public virtual int KeySize { get; set; }

Property Value

Type: System.Int32
The size, in bits, of the key modulus used by the asymmetric algorithm.

Exceptions

Exception Condition
CryptographicException

The key modulus size is invalid.

Remarks

The valid key sizes are specified by the particular implementation of the asymmetric algorithm and are listed in the LegalKeySizes property.

Version Information

Silverlight for Windows Phone

Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1

Platforms

For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.