APPENDIX1.5.2.2 Data Description Entries
For ASCII files, the following data description considerations apply:
- PICTURE clause specifications for all five categories of data are valid.
- For signed numeric items, the SIGN clause with the SEPARATE CHARACTER phrase must be specified.
- For the USAGE clause, only the DISPLAY phrase is valid.
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