How to memset an array of bools?

Question

void *memset(void *dest, int c, size_t count)

The 3rd argument is the Number of characters or bytes in the array. How would you memset an array of bool

Answer 1

memset sets memory in multiples of bytes. So, the only way is to add padding to your bool pointer such that its length is a multiple of 8. Then do memset. Personally I would prefer if there were any other alternative than putting a redundant padding. But I haven't found any alternative solution to date.