Input statement syntax for COLUMN input
If data are in fixed columns, use the column-input style of the Input statement
Input statement (column input style)
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Notes
· Character variables' length up to 200 characters (in version 8.1, this has been extended to 32,767 characters - but we will stick with this rule)
· Character variables may contain embedded blanks
· Fields may be read in any order
· No placeholder required for missing values
· Some data may be omitted from record
· Any part of the input buffer may be reread
