zs-syntax-check-only.md

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Learn more about: /Zs (Syntax Check Only)	/Zs (Syntax Check Only)	11/04/2016	/zs	-Zs compiler option [C++] Syntax Check Only compiler option Zs compiler option /Zs compiler option [C++]	b4b41e6a-3f41-4d09-9cb6-fde5aa2cfecf

/Zs (Syntax Check Only)

Tells the compiler to check only the syntax of the source files on the command line.

Syntax

/Zs

Remarks

When using this option, no output files are created, and error messages are written to standard output.

The /Zs option provides a quick way to find and correct syntax errors before you compile and link a source file.

To set this compiler option in the Visual Studio development environment

1. Open the project's Property Pages dialog box. For details, see Set C++ compiler and build properties in Visual Studio.

2. Select the Configuration Properties > C/C++ > Command Line property page.

3. Enter the compiler option in the Additional Options box.

To set this compiler option programmatically

• See xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.VCProjectEngine.VCCLCompilerTool.AdditionalOptions%2A.

See also

MSVC Compiler Options
MSVC Compiler Command-Line Syntax