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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 |
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| 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. |
| Custom Attributes | Allows the user to extend metadata. |
C++ Attributes Reference
Concepts
Attributes by Group
Attributes Alphabetical Reference