5.3.11.3.4 Alphanumeric Items
The PICTURE character-string must consist of either of the following:
- The symbol X
- Combinations of the symbols A, X, and 9 (A character-string containing
all As or all 9s does not define an alphanumeric item.)
The contents of the item in standard data format may be any allowable 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.
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