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Extracting a method
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Extracting a method
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To extract a method:
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In an editor, select a set of statements or an expression from a method body.
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Do one of the following:
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From the pop-up menu in the editor, select <strong>Refactor</strong> &gt; <strong>Extract Method</strong>.
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From the menu bar, select <strong>Refactor</strong> &gt; <strong>Extract Method</strong>.
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<a href="../reference/ref-154.htm">Extract method errors</a>
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