How do I convert an enum to a list in C#? [duplicate]

Is there a way to convert an enum to a list that contains all the enum's options?

This will return an IEnumerable<SomeEnum> of all the values of an Enum.

Enum.GetValues(typeof(SomeEnum)).Cast<SomeEnum>();

If you want that to be a List<SomeEnum>, just add .ToList() after .Cast<SomeEnum>().

To use the Cast function on an Array you need to have the System.Linq in your using section.

Much easier way:

Enum.GetValues(typeof(SomeEnum))
    .Cast<SomeEnum>()
    .Select(v => v.ToString())
    .ToList();

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