Hi, you can use a compress function here in ways it fits best and if the variable is non numeric use the input function to convert it to numeric. Example: kk = compress(lab,"<= "); /*Here it will compress <= and blanks in the variable*/ OR kk = compress(lab,"1234567890","k") /* This will keep only 1234567890 values in the variable and it you have a decimal you can include . in the list*/ Use of input function: jj = input(kk,best12.); /***Assigning informat to the variable******/ format jj best12.; /*****Output/Display format***************/ Hope that helps! Regards, Somi
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