After answering Somelauw's question, I would suggest you start by only making .cpp source file and use the compiler to compile it. I was very confused by all the options for creating projects and some compilers will add extra code that is not cross platform compatable if you choose to make a console project from the gui.
But depending on what compiler and/or IDE you have will tell you how to make a new blank source file. Then use the hello world code from a tutorial. Just copy, paste, compile, and run. Those are the first things you need to learn.