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Working in the SAS Environment
Using the Main SAS Windows


The Program Editor Window

In the Program Editor window, you enter, edit, and submit SAS programs. You can also open existing SAS programs. You can display the Program Editor window by selecting View --> Program Editor.


Note:

In the Windows operating environment, the Program Editor window is not displayed by default.


Program Editor window


Features of the Program Editor Window

To open any SAS program in operating environments that support drag and drop, you can drag and drop it onto the Program Editor window. Alternately, you can select File --> Open and choose a program.

In addition, you can

  • specify the number of lines to submit at a time
  • recall submitted statements
  • save contents automatically
  • clear contents
  • turn line numbers on and off
  • use the command line or menus
  • save your program.

For more information on these features, select Help --> Using This Window from the Program Editor window.


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