Forming the Status of an Edit Word for Display Files

The following characters have special meanings when used in the status of an edit word.

Ampersand for Display Files

Causes a blank in the edited output field. An ampersand cannot be placed in the edited output field.

CR or minus symbol for Display Files

If the sign in the edited output field is plus (+), these positions are blanked out. If the sign in the edited output field is minus (-), these positions remain undisturbed.