How to get an array of all enum values in C#?

Question

I have an enum that I'd like to display all possible values of. Is there a way to get an array or list of all the possible values of the enum instead of manually creating such a list? e.g. If I have an enum:

public enum Enumnum { TypeA, TypeB, TypeC, TypeD }

how would I be able to get a List that contains { TypeA, TypeB, TypeC, TypeD }?

user_2088676 · Answer

This is way easier now with the generic method in .NET 5.0.

ColorEnum[] colors = Enum.GetValues();

MS Doc: Enum.GetValues

How to get an array of all enum values in C#?

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