# Converting a C or C++ nature for a project

Use the Convert to a C/C++ Project wizard to assign a C nature to a C++ project or vice versa.

To assign a C or C++ nature to a project

1. Click File > New > Other.
2. Click C or C++.
3. Click Convert to C/C++ Make Project.
4. Click Next.
5. In the Candidates for conversion list, select the projects to convert.
6. In the Convert to C or C++ group, click C Project or C++ Project.
7. In the Project options group, you can specify the Project Type and Toolchain if the Specify project type option is enabled.
8. Click Finish.

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