When using CodeBlocks IDE for Linux how do you compile the program you are writing as an EXE?

CodeBlocks is an extensible, cross-platform IDE but it does not come with a compiler nor a linker since they are platform-specific. When you first run the IDE, it will scan your system for all supported compilers and integrate them into your IDE If you have more than one supported compiler, then you must choose the master compiler. But if you have no compiler, then you must add one. To build an EXE you must configure the project's compiler and linker switches according to your chosen compiler. Consult the compiler's own documentation for more information on this.