4.2.5.1 "COBOL Language Reference" IBM Library Server

4.2.5.1 File Organization

You establish the organization of the data when you create the file. Once the file has been created, you can expand the file, but you cannot change the organization.

Subtopics:

4.2.5.1.1 Sequential Organization
4.2.5.1.2 Indexed Organization
4.2.5.1.3 Relative Organization
4.2.5.1.4 Line Sequential Organization (Workstation Only)
4.2.5.1.5 Language Elements Treated as Comments (Workstation Only)

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4.2.5.1 File Organization

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