Parameters

obj

The object to compare to the current instance.

Returns

The return value is a negative number, zero, or a positive number reflecting the sort order of the current instance as compared to obj. For non-zero return values, the exact value returned by this method is unspecified. The following table defines the return value:

Return Value	Description
A negative number	Current instance < obj.
Zero	Current instance == obj.
A positive number	Current instance > obj, or obj is a null reference.

Exceptions

Type	Reason
ArgumentException	obj is not a sbyte and is not a null reference.

Remarks

Note: This method is implemented to support the IComparable interface.

Requirements

Namespace: System
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Assembly Versions: 1.0.5000.0, 2.0.0.0