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These are the punctuation symbols in C++. The meaning of each symbol is detailed in the linked pages.

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[edit] { }

[edit] [ ]

[edit] #

[edit] ##

[edit] ( )

[edit] ;

  • Indicate the end of

[edit] :

[edit] ...

  • In the parameter list of a function declaratoror lambda expression (since C++11)or user-defined deduction guide (since C++17), signify a variadic function.
  • In a catch-clause, signify catch-all handler.
  • In a macro definition, signify a variadic macro. (since C++11)
  • Indicate pack declaration and expansion. (since C++11)

[edit] ?

[edit] ::

  • Scope resolution operator in

[edit] .

[edit] .*

[edit] ->

[edit] ->*

[edit] ~

[edit] !

[edit] +

[edit] -

[edit] *

[edit] /

[edit] %

[edit] ^

[edit] &

[edit] |

[edit] =

[edit] +=

[edit] -=

[edit] *=

[edit] /=

[edit] %=

[edit] ^=

[edit] &=

[edit] |=

[edit] ==

[edit] !=

[edit] <

[edit] >

[edit] <=

[edit] >=


[edit] <=> (since C++20)

[edit] &&

[edit] ||

[edit] <<

[edit] >>

[edit] <<=

[edit] >>=

[edit] ++

[edit] --

[edit] ,

  • In a static_assert declaration, separate the arguments. (since C++11)

[edit] References

  • C++23 standard (ISO/IEC 14882:2023):
  • 5.12 Operators and punctuators [lex.operators]
  • C++20 standard (ISO/IEC 14882:2020):
  • 5.12 Operators and punctuators [lex.operators]
  • C++17 standard (ISO/IEC 14882:2017):
  • 5.12 Operators and punctuators [lex.operators]
  • C++14 standard (ISO/IEC 14882:2014):
  • 2.13 Operators and punctuators [lex.operators]
  • C++11 standard (ISO/IEC 14882:2011):
  • 2.13 Operators and punctuators [lex.operators]
  • C++03 standard (ISO/IEC 14882:2003):
  • 2.12 Operators and punctuators [lex.operators]
  • C++98 standard (ISO/IEC 14882:1998):
  • 2.12 Operators and punctuators [lex.operators]

[edit] See also

Alternative representations alternative spellings for certain operators[edit]
C documentation for Punctuation