WebLogic Messaging API Class Library |

# IBytesMessage.ReadShort Method

Reads a signed 16-bit number from the bytes message stream.

short ReadShort();

#### Return Value

the next two bytes from the bytes message stream, interpreted as a signed 16-bit number

#### Exceptions

Exception Type | Condition
--- | ---
MessageException | if JMS fails to read the message due to some internal error.
MessageEOFException | if unexpected end of bytes stream has been reached.
MessageNotReadableException | if the message is in write-only mode.

#### See Also

IBytesMessage Interface | WebLogic.Messaging Namespace