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+# <small>nlohmann::basic_json::</small>get_binary
+
+```cpp
+binary_t& get_binary();
+
+const binary_t& get_binary() const;
+```
+
+Returns a reference to the stored binary value.
+
+## Return value
+
+Reference to binary value.
+
+## Exception safety
+
+Strong exception safety: if an exception occurs, the original value stays intact.
+
+## Exceptions
+
+Throws [`type_error.302`](../../home/exceptions.md#jsonexceptiontype_error302) if the value is not binary
+
+## Complexity
+
+Constant.
+
+## Examples
+
+??? example
+
+ The following code shows how to query a binary value.
+
+ ```cpp
+ --8<-- "examples/get_binary.cpp"
+ ```
+
+ Output:
+
+ ```json
+ --8<-- "examples/get_binary.output"
+ ```
+
+## Version history
+
+- Added in version 3.8.0.