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# Depth Property (ADO MD)
Indicates the number of levels between the [Level](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/level-object-ado-md.md) and the root of the hierarchy.  
  
## Return Values  
 Returns an integer, and is read-only.  
  
## Remarks  
 A **Level** at the root of a hierarchy has a **Depth** value of zero (0).  
  
## Applies To  
 [Level Object (ADO MD)](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/level-object-ado-md.md)  
  
## See Also  
 [LevelDepth Property (ADO MD)](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/leveldepth-property-ado-md.md)