Compiler Option: -l

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• Last revised: 2021-10-12

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Add a library file to the linker's list.

Syntax

-l< libname >`

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Parameters

libname

Name of the library to link in. The library file name's extension should not be included. For example, when using -l something, the linker will look for the files:

• libsomething.a
• libsomething.dll.a (Windows)
• something.dll (Windows)
• libsomething.so (Linux)

Description

The -l compiler option adds a library file to the linker's list, to be linked into the final executable or library if needed to satisfy dependencies.

See also

• #inclib
• Compiler Option: -p
• Using the Command Line

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