Length and Format of Character Variable

[Junyong]

The following code creates a variable m5 with an observation of five Ms.

data m5;
m5="MMMMM";
run;

SAS formats the variable as $5. since it contains five characters, but I cannot see the last M when I open the data set.

How should I determine the format to properly include all the characters in the screen? In this case, by the way, it seems $6. displays the last M correctly. Thanks.

[SASKiwi · Accepted solution]

Looks like you are using SAS's legacy Windowing Environment interface (aka Display Manager). I tried SAS's Enterprise Guide with your example and it displayed completely. I would not be too fussed about coding for VIEWTABLE peculiarities. Try it yourself in EG if you have it.

[novinosrin]

Hold your mouse on the right edge on the variable name and drag a bit. You'll see the complete display. Thanks!