public String getType() {
        return this.type;
    }
<p>
The type of message, <code>STANDARD</code> or <code>CONTROL</code>.
</p>

@return The type of message, <code>STANDARD</code> or <code>CONTROL</code>.
@see ChannelMessageType
aws-java-sdk-chime/src/main/java/com/amazonaws/services/chime/model/SendChannelMessageRequest.java