javax.persistence

## Annotation Type Enumerated

    @Target(value={METHOD,FIELD})
     @Retention(value=RUNTIME)
    public @interface Enumerated

Specifies that a persistent property or field should be persisted as a enumerated type. The `Enumerated` annotation may be used in conjunction with the `Basic` annotation, or in conjunction with the `ElementCollection` annotation when the element collection value is of basic type. If the enumerated type is not specified or the `Enumerated` annotation is not used, the `EnumType` value is assumed to be `ORDINAL`.

       Example:

       public enum EmployeeStatus {FULL_TIME, PART_TIME, CONTRACT}

       public enum SalaryRate {JUNIOR, SENIOR, MANAGER, EXECUTIVE}

       @Entity public class Employee {
           public EmployeeStatus getStatus() {...}
           ...
           @Enumerated(STRING)
           public SalaryRate getPayScale() {...}
           ...
       }

Since:
  Java Persistence 1.0
See Also:
  `Basic`, `ElementCollection`

### Optional Element Summary

Optional Elements
`EnumType` `value` (Optional) The type used in mapping an enum type.

### Element Detail

#### value

    public abstract EnumType value

(Optional) The type used in mapping an enum type.

Default:
  javax.persistence.EnumType.ORDINAL