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Expand Up @@ -15,16 +15,18 @@ Clang support for both CMake and MSBuild projects is available in Visual Studio

::: moniker range="msvc-160"

You can use Visual Studio 2019 version 16.2 with Clang to edit, build, and debug C++ Visual Studio projects (MSBuild) that target Windows or Linux.
You can use Visual Studio 2019 version 16.2 and later with Clang to edit, build, and debug C++ Visual Studio projects (MSBuild) that target Windows or Linux.

## Install

For best IDE support in Visual Studio, we recommend using the latest Clang compiler tools for Windows. If you don't already have the tools, you can install them by opening the Visual Studio Installer and choosing **C++ Clang tools for Windows** under **Desktop development with C++** optional components. You may prefer to use an existing Clang installation on your machine; if so, choose the **C++ Clang-cl for v142 build tools.** optional component.

The Microsoft C++ Standard Library currently requires at least Clang 8.0.0. The bundled version of Clang gets updated automatically to stay current with updates in the Microsoft implementation of the Standard Library.
The Microsoft C++ Standard Library requires at least Clang 8.0.0.

![Screenshot of the Visual Studio installer with the Individual components tab selected and the C plus plus Clang components visible.](media/clang-install-vs2019.png)

Later versions of Visual Studio provide newer versions of the Clang toolset. The bundled version of Clang gets updated automatically to stay current with updates in the Microsoft implementation of the Standard Library. For example, Visual Studio 2019 version 16.9 includes Clang v11.

## Configure a Windows project to use Clang tools

To configure a Visual Studio project to use Clang, right-click on the project node in **Solution Explorer** and choose **Properties**. Typically, you should first choose **All configurations** at the top of the dialog. Then, under **General** > **Platform Toolset**, choose **LLVM (clang-cl)** and then **OK**.
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