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Asked: May 31, 20262026-05-31T07:02:25+00:00 2026-05-31T07:02:25+00:00

I am using try..catch for error handling. I am getting the message displayed as

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I am using try..catch for error handling. I am getting the message displayed as

messagebox.show (ex.tostring) 

But it gives very long message.
Is it possible just to get only the actual error or I could give my own modified message, based on what ex contains?

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    2026-05-31T07:02:27+00:00Added an answer on May 31, 2026 at 7:02 am

    Use Exception.Message property.

    MessageBox.Show(ex.Message)
    
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