/Zc:auto (Deduce Variable Type)
The /Zc:auto compiler option tells the compiler how to use the auto keyword to declare variables. If you specify the default option, /Zc:auto, the compiler deduces the type of the declared variable from its initialization expression. If you specify /Zc:auto-, the compiler allocates the variable to the automatic storage class.
Syntax
/Zc:auto[-]
Remarks
The C++ standard defines an original and a revised meaning for the auto keyword. Before Visual Studio 2010, the keyword declares a variable in the automatic storage class; that is, a variable that has a local lifetime. Starting with Visual Studio 2010, the keyword deduces the type of a variable from the declaration's initialization expression. Use the /Zc:auto compiler option to tell the compiler to use the revised meaning of the auto keyword. The /Zc:auto option is on by default. The /permissive- option does not change the default setting of /Zc:auto.
The compiler issues an appropriate diagnostic message if your use of the auto keyword contradicts the current /Zc:auto compiler option. For more information, see auto Keyword. For more information about conformance issues with Visual C++, see Nonstandard Behavior.
To set this compiler option in Visual Studio
Open the project's Property Pages dialog box. For details, see Set C++ compiler and build properties in Visual Studio.
Select the Configuration Properties > C/C++ > Command Line property page.
Add
/Zc:autoor/Zc:auto-to the Additional options: pane.
See also
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