With Language Environment, for DISPLAY/TRACE/EXHIBIT SYSOUT output that is sent to a file with RECFM as FB, or to any other destination when DCB=(RECFM=FB) is specified on the DD, the first character is not included in the output, as shown below:
| Record format | With Language Environment | With OS/VS COBOL |
|---|---|---|
| RECFM=FBA | $01234 | $01234 |
| RECFM=FB | 01234 | $01234 |
The '$' represents the control character at column 1.