The EGL display statement adds a text form to a runtime buffer but does not present data to the screen. For details on the runtime behavior, see Text forms.

| Platform | Issue |
|---|---|
| IMS/VS | The statement is not supported for text forms. |
| VisualAge® Generator compatibility mode | If you are working in this mode, you can issue a statement with the following syntax:
In that case, display is equivalent to print (see print). |