Dictionary<TKey, TValue>.Clear Method

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Removes all keys and values from the Dictionary<TKey, TValue>.

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

Syntax

'Declaration
Public Sub Clear
public void Clear()

Implements

ICollection<T>.Clear()
IDictionary.Clear()

Remarks

The Count property is set to 0, and references to other objects from elements of the collection are also released. The capacity remains unchanged.

This method is an O(n) operation, where n is the capacity of the dictionary.

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.