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Attributes by Usage

This topic lists attributes according to the C++ language elements to which they apply.

If an attribute precedes a Visual C++ element that is not in the attribute's scope, the attribute block is treated as a comment.

Attribute

Description

Module Attributes

Applies to the module attribute.

Interface Attributes

Applies to the __interface C++ keyword.

Class Attributes

Applies to the C++ keyword.

Method Attributes

Applies to the methods in a class, coclass, or interface.

Parameter Attributes

Applies to parameters of a method in a class or interface.

Data Member Attributes

Applies to the data members in a class, coclass, or interface.

Typedef, Enum, Union, and Struct Attributes

Applies to the C++ keywords.

Array Attributes

Applies to arrays or SAFEARRAYs.

Stand-Alone Attributes

Operates more like a line of code but does not operate on a C++ keyword. Stand-alone attribute statements require a semicolon at the end of the line.

See Also

Other Resources

C++ Attributes Reference

Attributed Programming Concepts

Attributes by Group

Attributes Alphabetical Reference