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2024-10-26


2853. Pointer arithmetic with pointer to hypothetical element

Section: 7.6.6  [expr.add]     Status: DRWP     Submitter: Jim X     Date: 2024-02-03

[Accepted as a DR at the March, 2024 meeting.]

(From submission #495.)

The phrasing in 7.6.6 [expr.add] bullet 4.2 excludes pointer arithmetic on a pointer pointing to the hypothetical (past-the-end) array element.

Proposed resolution (approved by CWG 2024-02-16):

Change in 7.6.6 [expr.add] bullet 4.2 as follows: