Parameters

value

The object to compare to the current instance. [Edit]

Returns

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

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

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Exceptions

Type	Reason
ArgumentException	value is not a DateTime and is not a null reference. [Edit]

Remarks

Any instance of DateTime, regardless of its value, is considered greater than a null reference.

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

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Requirements

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