# New Project: C/C++

> **TL;DR**
> `File | New Project`
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> `Welcome Screen | New Project`

For [C and C++ applications](creating-new-project-from-scratch.html#create-prj), use the following options: C++ Executable, C++ Library, C Executable, C Library.

## Left pane

| Item | Description |
| --- | --- |
| C++ Executable |  Select this option if you are going to use C++ as the project language and executable target.  |
|  C++ Library  |  Select this option if you are going to use C++ as the project language and library target.  |
|  C Executable  |  Select this option if you are going to use C as the project language and executable target.  |
| C Library |  Select this option if you are going to use C as the project language and library target.  |

## Right pane

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
|  Location  |  In this text field, type the path to the project folder or click ![the Browse button](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/idea/2026.2/app.general.ellipsis.svg) to select. Do nothing if you are going to use the default parameters.  |
|  Language Standard  |  Click here to select the desired language standard from the drop down list.  |
|    Library type     (visible when Library is selected as a target)    |  Click here to select the library type: shared or static.  |