Numeric Format

[deleted_user]

Hi,
I want to read the 14 digits numeric. I tried with format bestw. and w.d .
The sas gives the output in exponent form. but i need it in 14 digits.
Please help how to display in 14 digits.

thanks,
Selvi.

[deleted_user]

Hi ,

Sorry. i forgot to present my finidings.

I Actuall i want to do the arithemetic operation (13 - 12899475490358 ).
I have tried with Zw. format also. But sas returns the data in exponent format.
Please tell me how to display the numberic in normal form(14 digit numeric).

Thanks,
Selvi.

[Ada_L]

You can try:

data work.digits;
input number1 :14. number2 :14.;
format number2 14. dif 15.12;
dif=number1-number2;
cards;
13 12899475490358
;
run;