Question

I’m trying to use the System.Drawing.Color namespace. I’m not able to define it at the top of the class:

However, I can reference it within the class. That is, I can use this line of code, and it works:

txtBox.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.LightPink;

… but I’d rather just be able to do this:

txtBox.BackColor = Color.LightPink;

If it’s a matter of a missing reference/dll, why am I able to make reference to System.Drawing.Color in my code?

Answer 1

That’s because it isn’t a namespace. System.Drawing is the namespace, and Color is a structure (struct).

EDIT: Additionally, I’d advise to use a product such as ReSharper, which can correct stuff like this almost automagically. ReSharper rules!