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# OptionConverter.ToBoolean Method

Converts a string to a Boolean value.

[Visual Basic]
Public Shared Function ToBoolean( _
ByVal argValue As String, _
ByVal defaultValue As Boolean _
) As Boolean
[C#]
public static bool ToBoolean(
string argValue,
bool defaultValue
);

#### Parameters

argValue
  String to convert.
defaultValue
  The default value.

#### Return Value

The Boolean value of argValue.

#### Remarks

If argValue is "true", then `true` is returned. If argValue is "false", then `false` is returned. Otherwise, defaultValue is returned.

#### See Also

OptionConverter Class | log4net.Util Namespace