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How to change default C++ language standard in Visual Studio 2019?

I'd like to use C++17 for my projects without always having to change it in the properties when starting a new one. Is this possible?

Thanks!

Solution

  • Edit the property sheet under the View -> Other Windows -> Property Manager Next open the tree for a project and then the platform you wish to change.

    The settings here are inherited by default for all project configurations of the corresponding platform so right click the node for "Microsoft.Cpp..User" and then go to C/C++ -> Language and set the language standard you want then click Ok.

    You may need to right click the project node and select save, I'm not sure if that is actually necessary or not.