# Wwrite-strings

Issues a diagnostic message if const char * is converted to (non-const) char *.

## Syntax

Linux: | -Wwrite-strings

macOS: | -Wwrite-strings

Windows: | None

## Arguments

None

## Default

OFF | No diagnostic message is issued if const char * is converted to (non-const) char*.

## Description

This option issues a diagnostic message if const char* is converted to (non-const) char *.

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Compiler Diagnostic Options