Introduction MTB Statements File System Compiler Applications Reference Guide Index

Language Structure Data Division I/O Format Division Procedure Division Mnemonics

(DE)

Mnemonic: (DE)
Hex equivalent: "@0404@"
Discussion: Default characters per line.

This control code sets the default number of characters per line. The default value is established in the terminal setup, the terminal emulator setup, or the console setup, depending on the type of device being used.

Also see (Screen), (CPL132), (CPL64), and (CPL80).

Example: 
a. 100 FORMAT (DE)
   .
   PRINT (0,100)

b. PRINT (0) (DE)