# l

Tells the linker to search for a specified library when linking.

## Syntax

Linux: | -l string

macOS: | -l string

Windows: | None

## Arguments

string | Specifies the library (libstring) that the linker should search.

## Default

OFF | The linker searches for standard libraries in standard directories.

## Description

This option tells the linker to search for a specified library when linking.

When resolving references, the linker normally searches for libraries in several standard directories, in directories specified by the L option, then in the library specified by the l option.

The linker searches and processes libraries and object files in the order they are specified. So, you should specify this option following the last object file it applies to.

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Linking or Linker Options

## See Also

L compiler option