Intel® C++ Compiler 19.0 Developer Guide and Reference

fshort-enums

Tells the compiler to allocate as many bytes as needed for enumerated types.

Syntax

Linux and macOS:

-fshort-enums

Windows:

None

Arguments

None

Default

OFF

The compiler allocates a default number of bytes for enumerated types.

Description

This option tells the compiler to allocate as many bytes as needed for enumerated types.

IDE Equivalent

Visual Studio: None

Eclipse: Data > Associate as Many Bytes as Needed for Enumerated Types

Xcode: Data > Allocate enumerated types

Alternate Options

None