VALUE OF clause
The VALUE OF clause describes an item in the label records associated with the file.
- data-name-3
- Should be qualified when necessary, but cannot be subscripted. It must be described in the WORKING-STORAGE SECTION. It cannot be described with the USAGE IS INDEX clause.
- literal-1
- Can be numeric or alphanumeric, or a figurative constant of category numeric or alphanumeric. Cannot be a floating-point literal.
The VALUE OF clause is syntax checked, but has no effect on the execution of the program.