EDIT subcommands (overview)

Use the subcommands while in edit mode to edit and modify data and to communicate with the system operator and with other terminal users. The format of each subcommand is similar to the format of all the commands. Each subcommand, therefore, is presented and explained like that for a command. Table 1 contains a summary of each subcommand's function.

For a complete description of the syntax and function of the ALLOCATE, ATTRIB, EXEC, FREE, HELP, PROFILE, SEND, and SUBMIT subcommands, refer to the description of the TSO/E command with the same name.

Note: Invocation of subcommands FORMAT, MERGE, RUN, and SUBMIT, without specifying data set name(s), causes the EDIT command to allocate a new and cataloged data set with the name of 'prefix.subcommand.date.time'. The data set is deleted when the subcommand completes. If you are running with profile NOPREFIX, you might want to set PREFIX to the user ID.

Table 1. Subcommands and functions of the EDIT command
Subcommand	Function
ALLOCATE	Allocates data sets and file names.
ATTRIB	Builds a list of attributes for non-VSAM data sets.
BOTTOM	Moves the pointer to the last record in the data set.
CHANGE	Alters the contents of a data set.
CKPOINT	Protects input or modifications to a data set.
COPY	Copies records within the data set.
DELETE	Removes records.
DOWN	Moves the pointer toward the end of the data.
END	Terminates the EDIT command.
EXEC	Executes a CLIST or REXX exec.
FIND	Locates a character string.
FORMAT Available as an optional licensed program.	Formats and lists data.
FREE	Releases previously allocated data sets.
HELP	Explains available subcommands.
INPUT	Prepares the system for data input.
INSERT	Inserts records.
Insert/ Replace/ Delete	Inserts, replaces, or deletes a line.
LIST	Prints out specific lines of data.
MERGE ¹	Combines all or parts of data sets.
MOVE	Moves records within a data set.
PROFILE	Specifies characteristics of your user profile.
RENUM	Numbers or renumbers lines of data.
RUN	Causes compilation and execution of data set.
SAVE	Retains the data set.
SCAN	Controls syntax checking.
SEND	Allows you to communicate with the system operator and with other terminal users.
SUBMIT	Submits a job for execution in the background.
TABSET	Sets the tabs.
TOP	Sets the pointer to zero value.
UNNUM	Removes line numbers from records.
UP	Moves the pointer toward the start of data set.
VERIFY	Causes current line to be listed whenever the current line pointer changes or the text of the current line is modified.