IBM Extensions
An IBM® extension generally modifies a rule or restriction that immediately precedes it. The standard is presented first, because some programmers use the ILE COBOL language without IBM extensions. The extension is then presented for those who do use them.
IBM extensions within figures or tables are shown in boxes unless they are explicitly identified as extensions.
Clauses and statements illustrated within syntax diagrams that are ILE COBOL language extensions to ANSI X3.23b-1985 COBOL are indicated.
IBM Extension
IBM Extension ILE COBOL language extensions to ANSI X3.23b-1985 COBOL that are part of the text description are enclosed in IBM Extension bars, like this paragraph. End of IBM Extension
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