# type

> The type of the light.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
public LightType type { get; set; }
```

### Remarks

Additional Resources: [Light component](/engine/6000.5/manual/lighting-overview/lighting-birp/class-light.md).