# C++ keyword: typename

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### Usage

- In the template parameter list of a template declaration, typename can be used as an alternative to class to declare type template parameters and template template parameters (since C++17).
- Inside a declaration or a definition of a template, typename can be used to declare that a dependent qualified name is a type.
- Inside a declaration or a definition of a template, (until C++11) typename can be used before a non-dependent qualified type name. It has no effect in this case.
- Inside a requirements for type requirements (since C++20)

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