SKIP Statement

Creates a blank line in the SAS log

Valid: Anywhere

Category: Log Control

Syntax

SKIP < n >;

Without Arguments

Using SKIP without arguments causes SAS to create one blank line in the log.

Arguments

n

• specifies the number of blank lines that you want to create in the log.

• Tip: If the number specified is greater than the number of lines that remain on the page, SAS goes to the top of the next page.

Details

The SKIP statement itself does not appear in the log. You can use this statement in all methods of operation.

See Also

Statement:

• PAGE Statement on page 1341

System Options:

• LINESIZE= System Option on page 1544

• PAGESIZE= System Option on page 1580