How can I create an enum using numbers?

Question

Is it possible to make an enum using just numbers in C#? In my program I have a variable, Gain, that can only be set to 1, 2, 4, and 8. I am using a propertygrid control to

Answer 1

Unfortunately, symbols in C# can contain numbers, but cannot start with numbers. So you're gonna have to use words.

Alternatively, you could do Gain1, Gain2, etc.

Or you could forgo an enum altogether and use constants and internal processing.