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BinaryReader.PeekChar Method

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Returns the next available character and does not advance the byte or character position.

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

Syntax

'Declaration
Public Overridable Function PeekChar As Integer
public virtual int PeekChar()

Return Value

Type: System.Int32
The next available character, or -1 if no more characters are available or the stream does not support seeking.

Exceptions

Exception Condition
IOException

An I/O error occurs.

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.