Re: newbie question on cobol syntax



On Apr 24, 4:28 am, "HeyBub" <heybubNOS...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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.

I find that my thoughts often end without the benefit of


.



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