# v

Specifies that driver tool commands should be displayed and executed.

## Syntax

Linux: | -v [filename]

macOS: | -v [filename]

Windows: | None

## Arguments

filename | Is the name of a source file to be compiled. A space must appear before the file name.

## Default

OFF | No tool commands are shown.

## Description

This option specifies that driver tool commands should be displayed and executed.

If you use this option without specifying a source file name, the compiler displays only the version of the compiler.

If you want to display processing information (pass information and source file names), specify keyword all for the watch option.

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

Linux and macOS: -watch cmd

Windows: /watch:cmd

Parent topic: Linking or Linker Options

## See Also

dryrun compiler option
watch compiler option