Proc contents - is there an option to list variables by type (numeric or character)?

[accintron]

This would be incredibly helpful.

[novinosrin · Accepted solution]

Not sure. But you can filter

proc contents data=sashelp.class out=want(where=(type=1));
run;
proc print noobs;run;

[accintron]

Thank you, this is what I was able to use successfully. I appreciate the help!

[PaigeMiller]

Sort the output data set by type, then print.

[accintron]

Thanks for your reply! While I didn't go this route, it was helpful to try this option. 

[FreelanceReinh]

Or use an index on the (ODS or traditional) output dataset:

ods output variables=vars(index=(type) drop=member);
proc contents data=sashelp.class;
run;

proc print data=vars noobs;
by type;
run;

[accintron]

Thank you for your reply!