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# EnterShort()

## Definition

Generates a sell short market order to enter a short position.

## Method Return Value

An **Order** read-only object that represents the order. Reserved for experienced programmers, additional information can be found within the [Advanced Order Handling](/developer/desktop-sdk/references/strategy/order-methods/managed-approach/advanced-order-handling) section.

## Syntax

`EnterShort()`

`EnterShort(string signalName)`

`EnterShort(int quantity)`

`EnterShort(int quantity, string signalName)`

The following method variation is for experienced programmers who fully understand [Advanced Order Handling](/developer/desktop-sdk/references/strategy/order-methods/managed-approach/advanced-order-handling) concepts:

`EnterShort(int barsInProgressIndex, int quantity, string signalName)`

If using a method signature that does not have the parameter quantity, the order quantity will be taken from the quantity value set in the strategy dialog window when running or backtesting a strategy.

## Parameters

| Parameter               | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **signalName**          | User defined signal name identifying the order generated. Max 50 characters.                                                                                                                                                               |
| **quantity**            | Entry order quantity (if 0 is passed in, will be set to 1, except for stocks 100).                                                                                                                                                         |
| **barsInProgressIndex** | The index of the Bars object the order is to be submitted against. Used to determine what instrument the order is submitted for. See the [BarsInProgress](/developer/desktop-sdk/references/common/adddataseries/barsinprogress) property. |

## Examples

```csharp
protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
     if (CurrentBar < 20)
         return;

     // Only enter if at least 10 bars has passed since our last entry
     if ((BarsSinceEntryExecution() > 10 || BarsSinceEntryExecution() == -1) && CrossAbove(SMA(10), SMA(20), 1))
         EnterShort("SMA Cross Entry");
}
```