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title main Function Restrictions | Microsoft Docs
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ms.date 11/04/2016
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ms.topic language-reference
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Main
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main Function Restrictions

Several restrictions apply to the main function that do not apply to any other C++ functions. The main function:

  • Cannot be overloaded (see Function Overloading).

  • Cannot be declared as inline.

  • Cannot be declared as static.

  • Cannot have its address taken.

  • Cannot be called.

See Also

main: Program Startup