# .NET `dotnet` !!! important "This section is rendered asynchronously by default" !!! info [**.NET**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/) is a framework including a large class library for building various applications with languages like C#, F#, or Visual Basic. The `dotnet` section displays the version of the .NET framework installed on the system. This section is displayed only when the current directory: * Is within a .NET project (upsearch finds a `project.json`, `global.json`, or `packet.dependecies` file) * Contains a `.csproj`, `.fsproj`, or `.xproj` file * Contains a `.sln` file ## Options | Variable | Default | Meaning | |:------------------------- |:----------------------------------:| ----------------------------- | | `SPACESHIP_DOTNET_SHOW` | `true` | Show section | | `SPACESHIP_DOTNET_ASYNC` | `true` | Render section asynchronously | | `SPACESHIP_DOTNET_PREFIX` | `$SPACESHIP_PROMPT_DEFAULT_PREFIX` | Section's prefix | | `SPACESHIP_DOTNET_SUFFIX` | `$SPACESHIP_PROMPT_DEFAULT_SUFFIX` | Section's suffix | | `SPACESHIP_DOTNET_SYMBOL` | `.NET·` | Symbol before the section | | `SPACESHIP_DOTNET_COLOR` | `128` | Section's color |