Phrases Syntax Checked Only

The following phrases are syntax checked

Syntax checked and then treated as documentation by the compiler.
  • PROMPT CHARACTER
    • The PROMPT CHARACTER clause causes the empty character positions on the screen to be marked.
      identifier-5
      Identifier-5 must be a single-character alphabetic or alphanumeric data item. Identifier-5 must not be subject to an OCCURS clause.
      Literal-1
      Literal-1 must be a 1-character nonnumeric literal or a figurative constant.
  • FOREGROUND-COLOR or FOREGROUND-COLOUR
    • The FOREGROUND-COLOR/FOREGROUND-COLOUR clause specifies the foreground color of the screen item.
      integer-4
      Integer-4 must be an unsigned numeric integer.
  • BACKGROUND-COLOR or BACKGROUND-COLOUR
    • The BACKGROUND-COLOR/BACKGROUND-COLOUR clause specifies the background color of the screen item.
      integer-5
      Integer-5 must be an unsigned numeric integer.
  • LEFT-JUSTIFY