multiplication assignment

Summary

Multiplies the value of a variable by the value of an expression and assigns the result to the variable.

Syntax

result *= expression

result

Any variable.

expression

Any expression.

Examples

var x = 5;
var y = 2;
y *= x; // result: y = 10

Remarks

Using the *= operator is exactly the same as specifying:

result = result * expression

See also

Other articles

• Multiplication Operator (\*)

Attributions

• Microsoft Developer Network: Article