a lot of extra space when I paste to the forum

[Linlin]

Hi,

I just updated to Windows 7,IE9,office2010. when I copy-paste to forum, there are a lot of extra spaces. What should I do about it?  see example below.

Thanks - Linlin

data old;

input
a b;

cards;

1 2

2 1

;

data
new;

    set
old;

    do
combinations=1 to  32;

        output;

    end;

run;

procsort data=new;

by
combinations;

run;

[PGStats]

I always paste through an intermediate text-based editor (Notepad++) to avoid the distortion. In doing so, I loose some of the spacing and all the color, but at least I know the code is complete. This is not ideal :smileyangry:.

PG

[Linlin]

Hi PG,

Do you get extra line when you copy from forum to SAS?

Thank - Linlin

[PGStats]

Yes, plenty. I use Notepad++ for copying in both directions. The editor's command "Delete all blank lines" is useful prior to copying to SAS. - PG

[Linlin]

I only have Notepad. How can I get Notepad++?  Thanks - Linlin

[PGStats]

It's available here:

http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

It's free. You can even download a SAS language template (to display SAS-editor-like syntax coloring)

PG

[Linlin]

Thank you very much!!! - Linlin

[ballardw]

Actually SAS supplies a text editor: Type PGM in the command box (or assign to function key). This brings up the older version of the text editor. At least it is still working in SAS 9.2.3. No need to download or even change applications.

[Linlin]

Hi PG,

where can I find "Delete all blank lines" from notepad++:smileysilly:?

Thanks - Linlin

[PGStats · Accepted solution]

Hello Linlin,

Delete blank lines is one of the choices under menu TextFX > TextFX Edit >

At least in v4.0.2 (localized in french)

PG