error

Array of most recent error objects. The first one in the array is the most recent one:

PS C:\> throw "Error" # resulting output will be in red font
Error
At line:1 char:1
+ throw "Error"
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    + CategoryInfo          : OperationStopped: (Error:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : Error

PS C:\> $error[0] # resulting output will be normal string (not red    )
Error
At line:1 char:1
+ throw "Error"
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    + CategoryInfo          : OperationStopped: (Error:String) [], RuntimeException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : Error

Usage hints: When using the $error variable in a format cmdlet (e.g. format-list), be aware to use the -Force switch. Otherwise the format cmdlet is going to output the $errorcontents in above shown manner.

Error entries can be removed via e.g. $Error.Remove($Error[0]).

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