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5.3.11.3.5 Alphanumeric-edited Items



The PICTURE character-string can contain the following symbols:


     A  X  9  B  0  /

The string must contain at least one A or X, and at least one B or 0 (zero) or /.

The contents of the item in standard data format must be two or more characters from the character set of the computer.

Other Clauses: USAGE DISPLAY must be specified or implied.

Any associated VALUE clause must specify a nonnumeric literal or a figurative constant. The literal is treated exactly as specified; no editing is done.

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