How to Create a Visual C++ Project in Microsoft Visual Studio

This step-by-step guide will show you how to open and create a Visual C++ project in Microsoft Visual Studio.

To set up and run a simple C++ console application, follow the instructions below:

Launch your Microsoft Visual Studio

1. Click File menu 
2. From the list click New
3. From the sub-list click and select Project 

On the window that displays next:


4. Select Visual C++ 
5. Select Empty Project 
6. Give a Name to your project for e.g. Project1 
7. Click Ok Button

On the next window:


8. Click Project menu 
9. Click Add New Item 

On the next window:


10. Click Visual C++ 
11. Select File C++(.cpp) 
12. Give a Name to your new Added item for e.g. source 
13. Click Add Button

Follow the numbered steps above and use the screenshots below as a visual guide:

Now it’s your turn: Have you tried creating a Visual C++ project in Visual Studio? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below!