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# TStrings.GetCount

Abstract read handler for the TStrings.Count property.

## Declaration

`protected function TStrings.GetCount: Integer; virtual; abstract;`

## Description

GetCount is the abstract read handler for the TStrings.Count property. This is an abstract method, hence it is not implemented in TStrings.

Descendent classes must override this method. It should return the current number of strings in the list. (empty strings included).

## See also

TStrings.Count |  | Number of strings in the list.