__nop
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Generates platform-specific machine code that performs no operation.
Syntax
void __nop();
Requirements
| Intrinsic | Architecture |
|---|---|
__nop |
x86, x64 |
Header file <intrin.h>
END Microsoft Specific
Remarks
The __nop function is equivalent to the NOP machine instruction. For more information, search for the document, "Intel Architecture Software Developer's Manual, Volume 2: Instruction Set Reference," at the Intel Corporation site.