Merge pull request MicrosoftDocs#1872 from corob-msft/cr-766

Add example to /link option for 766

Author: GitHubber17

docs/build/reference/link-pass-options-to-linker.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: "/link (Pass Options to Linker)"
-ms.date: "11/04/2016"
+ms.date: "03/25/2019"
 f1_keywords: ["/link"]
 helpviewer_keywords: ["/link compiler option [C++]", "pass options to linker", "link compiler option [C++]", "linker [C++], passing options to", "-link compiler option [C++]", "cl.exe compiler [C++], passing options to linker"]
 ms.assetid: 16902a94-c094-4328-841f-3ac94ca04848
@@ -11,32 +11,36 @@ Passes one or more linker options to the linker.
 
 ## Syntax
 
-```
-/link linkeroptions
-```
+> **/link** *linker-options*
 
 ## Arguments
 
-*linkeroptions*<br/>
+*linker-options*<br/>
 The linker option or options to be passed to the linker.
 
 ## Remarks
 
 The **/link** option and its linker options must appear after any file names and CL options. A space is required between **/link** and `linkeroptions`. For more information, see [MSVC linker reference](linking.md).
 
+## Example
+
+This sample command line compiles *hello.cpp* and links it to the existing object file *there.obj*. It then passes an additional **/VERSION** command to the linker:
+
+`cl /W4 /EHsc hello.cpp there.obj /link /VERSION:3.14`
+
 ### To set this compiler option in the Visual Studio development environment
 
-1. Open the project's **Property Pages** dialog box. For details, see [Set C++ compiler and build properties in Visual Studio](../working-with-project-properties.md).
+The IDE normally sends separate commands to compile and link your code. You can set linker options in your project property pages.
 
-1. Click the **Linker** folder.
+1. Open the project's **Property Pages** dialog box. For details, see [Set C++ compiler and build properties in Visual Studio](../working-with-project-properties.md).
 
-1. Click a linker property page.
+1. Select the **Configuration Properties** > **Linker** folder.
 
-1. Modify one or more properties.
+1. Modify one or more properties. Choose **OK** to save your changes.
 
 ### To set this compiler option programmatically
 
-- This compiler option cannot be changed programmatically.
+- This compiler option can't be changed programmatically.
 
 ## See also