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<—Data Shift Left z/OS ISPF Edit and Edit Macros SC19-3621-00 |
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The < (data shift left) line command moves the body of a program statement to the left without shifting the label or comments. This command attempts to prevent loss of data. See Shifting data for more information. Syntax.-2-. >>-<--+---+---------------------------------------------------->< '-n-' .-2-. >>-<<--+---+--------------------------------------------------->< '-n-'
DescriptionTo data shift one line toward the left side of your display:
To data shift a block of lines toward the left side of your display:
The BOUNDS setting limits data shifting. If you shift data beyond the current BOUNDS setting, the text stops at the left bound and the shifted lines are marked with ==ERR> flags. If an error occurs in an excluded line, you can find the error with LOCATE, and remove the error flag by using RESET. ExamplesTo use a data shift to delete 5 blanks before a segment of three lines, specify the shift and the range in the line command field, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Before the < (Data Shift Left) line command
When you press Enter, the editor deletes 5 blanks on the specified lines. Notice that the editor does not shift data within the BOUNDS setting, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. After the < (Data Shift Left)
line command
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