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Names: Using String Functions

Split name into first and last

Names: Using String Functions

Split name into first and last

Start a new project named Names. Build the form as shown below:

1. There is a label lblInstructions with the words "Enter a name as last,first"
2. There is a text box named txtInput.
3. There is a button, btnOK.
4. There is a label named lblOutput.
5. Set the accept button for the form to btnOK.

4. Write the code as shown below:

private void btnOK_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
   String s = txtInput.Text;
   // Split name on comma. 
   String[] parts= s.Split(',');
   // parts[0] will be last name, parts[1] will be first name.
   // Set output to "Hello " + first name + " " + last name.
   lblOutput.Text = "Hello " + parts[1] + " " + parts[0];        
}