# static-libstdc++

Links the GNU libstdc++ library statically.

## Syntax

Linux: | -static-libstdc++

macOS: | None

Windows: | None

## Arguments

None

## Default

OFF | The compiler links the GNU libstdc++ library dynamically.

## Description

This option links the GNU libstdc++ library statically.

This option is processed by the icc or icpc command that initiates linking, adding library names explicitly to the link command.

This option is useful when you want to override the default behavior, which causes the library to be linked dynamically.

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Linking or Linker Options

## See Also

static-libgcc compiler option