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5.9.2 VALUE Clause

The Screen Section VALUE clause specifies a literal screen item.

General Format

VALUE IS value-lit

Syntax Rules

1. Value-lit is any alphanumeric literal or figurative constant.

2. If a VALUE clause is specified, a PICTURE clause may not be specified.

General Rules

1. A VALUE clause specifies a literal display field.

2. When a DISPLAY verb executes that references a screen entry with a VALUE clause, value-lit is sent to the user's screen.

3. If value-lit is a figurative constant, one occurrence of that constant is sent.