| CMAKE_<LANG>_LINK_MODE | |
| ---------------------- | |
| .. versionadded:: 4.0 | |
| Defines how the link step is done. The possible values are: | |
| ``DRIVER`` | |
| The compiler is used as driver for the link step. | |
| ``LINKER`` | |
| The linker is used directly for the link step. | |
| This variable is read-only. Setting it is undefined behavior. | |
| See Also | |
| ^^^^^^^^ | |
| * The :variable:`CMAKE_<LANG>_USING_LINKER_<TYPE>` variable. |