Chapter 1: Introduction to the SAS 9.1 Language Reference-Dictionary

The SAS Language Reference: Dictionary

SAS Language Reference: Dictionary provides detailed reference information for the major language elements of Base SAS software:

• data set options

• formats

• functions and CALL routines

• informats

• Application Response Measurement (ARM) macros

• statements

• SAS system options.

It also includes the following four appendixes:

• DATA Step Object Attributes and Methods

• ENCODING= values for SAS commands and statements

• DATA step debugger

• Recommended reading.

For extensive conceptual information about the SAS System and the SAS language, including the DATA step, see SAS Language Reference: Concepts .