Which method type does not return a value?

In Java, a void method is specifically designed not to return any value after its execution. This means that the method performs its task, but once it is done, control returns to the caller without a result. The syntax for declaring a void method uses the void keyword, which clearly indicates that nothing will be returned.

For instance, a method that simply prints a message to the console or modifies an object's state without needing to provide a value back to the method caller fits this description. This makes void methods particularly useful for operations that do not require feedback but are essential for executing a series of actions, like initializing resources or handling user input.

In contrast, value-returning methods are explicitly intended to return a value (e.g., an integer, string, etc.), and must be declared with a specific return type other than void. Private methods and static methods refer to the method's access level and how they can be invoked, but do not inherently denote whether or not they return values. Therefore, a void method is accurately defined as the type of method that does not return a value.