topic Re: Why can't I add an abbreviation? in SAS Programming

Why can't I add an abbreviation?

BTAinRVA — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:35:08 GMT

Good Morning Everybody!

I'm trying to add an abbreviation but it SAS doesn't seem to be taking it. Is it possible to have too many abbreviations/macros? Or maybe the text string is too long?

Thanks,

Brian

Re: Why can't I add an abbreviation?

Jagadishkatam — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:36:52 GMT

Could you please share an example of the issue you are facing along with the expected output to get better response.

Re: Why can't I add an abbreviation?

FreelanceReinh — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:46:59 GMT

Hi @BTAinRVA,

According to http://www.sascommunity.org/wiki/Abbreviations/Macros the maximum number of keyboard macros/abbreviations is 400, but I haven't reached that limit yet.

Re: Why can't I add an abbreviation?

BTAinRVA — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:47:59 GMT

I guess it is possible to have too many abbreviations/macros. I deleted one and was able to add a new one.

Everything has it's limitations I guess.