Data step with 'contains' logic

[Ksharp]

Hi , Paige

The best resource is SAS Documentation. Typical at the first couples of pages in Documenation, There are some new features and functions introduced in the current released SAS version . It is a fast way to enhance our knowledge.

Xia Keshan

[Tom]

If you code your data step to use WHERE statement instead of IF statement then you can use the CONTAINS operator. (NOTE: You can also use a ? in place of the keyword CONTAINS.)