# MQ

Changes the default target rule for dependency generation.

## Syntax

Linux: | -MQ target

macOS: | -MQ target

Windows: | None

## Arguments

target | Is the target rule to use.

## Default

OFF | The default target rule applies to dependency generation.

## Description

This option changes the default target rule for dependency generation. It is similar to -MT, but quotes special Make characters.

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Preprocessor Options