---
description: "Learn more about: _bstr_t::Detach"
title: "_bstr_t::Detach"
ms.date: 02/02/2021
f1_keywords: ["_bstr_t::Detach"]
helpviewer_keywords: ["Detach method [C++]"]
---
# `_bstr_t::Detach`

**Microsoft Specific**

Returns the `BSTR` wrapped by a `_bstr_t` and detaches the `BSTR` from the `_bstr_t`.

## Syntax

```cpp
BSTR Detach( ) throw;
```

## Return Value

Returns the `BSTR` encapsulated by the `_bstr_t`.

## Example

See [`_bstr_t::Assign`](../cpp/bstr-t-assign.md) for an example that uses **`Detach`**.

**END Microsoft Specific**

## See also

[`_bstr_t` class](../cpp/bstr-t-class.md)