Re: newbie question on cobol syntax

In article <132pnkegtj8q49b@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
HeyBub <heybubNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Mayer wrote:

[snip]

Can someone please explain to me the function of the period in cobol,
what is the basis for the difference in syntax, and what is
recommended.

Same as in English - it marks the end of a thought.

This may not, in certain circumstances, be the case; if such a truth held
universally then this would be two sentences.

[snip]

If you don't want the instruction to stop, don't use a period.

Ow... with all due respect, 'instruction', when it comes to computers and
their languages, might have a slightly different definition that what can
be seen from your statement.

DD

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