topic Re: How do I create a macro variable with special character and resolve it. in SAS Programming

How do I create a macro variable with special character and resolve it.

shari — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:51:40 GMT

Can we create a macro variable with a special character in the macro variable name and resolve it.

Example :

Proc sql;

select count(*) into : t1a+t2a from sashelp.class;

quit;

%put &t1a+t2a;

Kurt_Bremser — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:19:27 GMT

Try it, and you'll see.

Cynthia_sas — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:04:23 GMT

Or, look it up in the Macro Language documentation, such as this document specifically #2 and #3 on page 26 and most relevant, #5 on page 27:

cynthia

Kurt_Bremser — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:30:18 GMT

Well, Maxim 1 is always your best bet, but Maxim 4 can also show the way.