The JUSTIFIED clause overrides standard positioning rules for a receiving item of the alphabetic or alphanumeric categories.
JUSTIFIED Clause - Format >>-+-JUSTIFIED-+--+-----------+-------------------------------->< '-JUST------' | (1) | '-RIGHT-----'
The JUSTIFIED clause may be specified only at the elementary level. RIGHT is an optional word that is syntax checked only and has no effect on the execution of the program.
The JUSTIFIED clause cannot be specified for numeric or numeric-edited items.
It can be specified for DBCS, DBCS-edited, and national items.
The JUSTIFIED clause can be specified for an alphanumeric edited item.
When the JUSTIFIED clause is omitted, the rules for standard alignment are followed (see Alignment Rules).
The JUSTIFIED clause does not affect initial values, as determined by the VALUE clause.