error[E0782]: expected a type, found a trait --> $DIR/issue-111727.rs:4:5 | LL | std::any::Any::create(); | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ | help: you can add the `dyn` keyword if you want a trait object | LL | ::create(); | ++++ + error: aborting due to 1 previous error For more information about this error, try `rustc --explain E0782`.