1.2.1 "COBOL Language Reference" IBM Library Server

1.2.1 Statements and Clauses

Unless the associated rules explicitly state otherwise, each required clause or statement must be written in the sequence shown in its format. If optional clauses or statements are used, they must be written in the sequence shown in their formats. These rules are true even for clauses and statements treated as comments.

The grammatical hierarchy follows this form:

Identification Division Paragraphs Entries Clauses
Environment Division Sections Paragraphs Entries Clauses Phrases
Data Division Sections Entries Clauses Phrases
Procedure Division Sections Paragraphs Sentences Statements Phrases

Subtopics:

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1.2.1 Statements and Clauses

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