# Specifying a Target Platform

You can specify a target platform for a Microsoft Visual Studio* solution or an individual project within a solution.

1. Select a solution or project in the Solution Explorer.
2. Select Build > Configuration Manager.
   - Use the Active solution platform drop-down list to specify the target platform for the whole solution.
   - Use the Platform column to specify the target platform for an individual project within a solution.
3. Select <New...> on the Active solution platform drop-down menu to add a platform to the current list of active solution platforms.
4. Select or type a new platform in the New Solution Platform dialog box.
5. In Copy settings from choose a platform to use as a template or choose <Empty>.
6. If you want the platform to be set for the projects within the solution, select Create new project platforms. Click OK.
7. Close the Configuration Manager.

### Note

You can also change target platforms from the Microsoft Visual Studio* toolbar by selecting a platform from the Solution Platforms drop-down selection.

## Removing Target Platforms

You can remove a target platform from the Configuration Manager:

1. Select <Edit...> from the Active solution platform list of options.
2. In the Edit Solutions Platforms dialog that opens, select a platform and click Remove.
3. Click Yes in the confirmation box.

Parent topic: Using Microsoft Visual Studio*