Intel® oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Developer Guide and Reference

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Date 3/22/2024
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align

Directs the compiler to align the variable to a specified boundary and a specified offset.

Syntax

Windows

__declspec(align(n))

Linux

__attribute__((aligned(n)))

For portability on Linux OS, you should use the syntax form __attribute__((aligned(n))). This form is compatible with the GNU compiler.

Arguments

n

Specifies the alignment. The compiler will align the variable to an n-byte boundary.

Description

This keyword directs the compiler to align the variable to an n-byte boundary.