pointer-default.md

title	pointer_default (C++ COM Attribute) | Microsoft Docs
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pointer_default

Specifies the default pointer attribute for all pointers, except top-level pointers that appear in parameter lists.

Syntax

[ pointer_default(value) ]

Parameters

value
A value that describes the pointer type: ptr, ref, or unique.

Remarks

The pointer_default C++ attribute has the same functionality as the pointer_default MIDL attribute.

Example

See the example for defaultvalue for a sample use of pointer_default.

Requirements

Attribute Context

Applies to	interface
Repeatable	No
Required attributes	None
Invalid attributes	None

For more information about the attribute contexts, see Attribute Contexts.

See Also

IDL Attributes
Interface Attributes