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

[shari]

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]

Try it, and you'll see.

[Cynthia_sas]

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:

http://support.sas.com/documentation/cdl/en/mcrolref/69726/PDF/default/mcrolref.pdf

cynthia

[Kurt_Bremser · Accepted solution]

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