How to know the ContentTypeId of a content type made with the Sharepoint interface?

Question

I am working on a workflow in VS which creates a task with content type. The content type I want to use is a custom content type made with the SharePoint interface.

Is there a way to know this content type's Id so I can use it in my workflow?

If not; is there an alternative how to initiate a task containing this content type with my workflow code in VS?

Answer 1

You can download SharePoint Manager.

This will allow you to view all the content types in a given site collection. The properties (inlcuding Id) are listed.

You can also do loads more with this it's an invaluable tool for SharePoint admins.

Note: This needs to run on a server within your farm, if you don't have access then this is not the solution for you. But maybe your admins could run it for you.

Answer 2

You can see the ID of the content type in the url when looking at a content type in "Site Settings > Site Content Type Gallery". The url will be something like:

http://litwaredemo/%5Flayouts/ManageContentType.aspx?ctype=0x010132165465465464654654654

The last part is the Content Type Id.