c# see if element is in array code example

Example 1: how to check if a value is inside an array c#

/*Make sure to add 
using System.Linq;
*/


string[] printer = {"jupiter", "neptune", "pangea", "mercury", "sonic"};
if(printer.Contains("jupiter"))
{
    Process.Start("BLAH BLAH CODE TO ADD PRINTER VIA WINDOWS EXEC"");
}

Example 2: c# check if array contains value

public static bool Contains(Array a, object val)
    {
        return Array.IndexOf(a, val) != -1;
    }