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VTYPE

VTYPE



Returns the type (character or numeric) of the specified variable

Category: Variable Information


Syntax
Arguments
Details
Comparisons
Examples
See Also

Syntax

VTYPE (var)

Arguments

var
specifies a variable, expressed as a scalar or as an array reference.
Restriction: You cannot use an expression as an argument.


Details

VTYPE returns N for numeric variables and C for character variables.


Comparisons


Examples

SAS Statements Results
array x(3) x1-x3;
y=vtype(x(1));
put y=;

 

y=N


See Also

Functions:

"Variable Information" functions in Functions and CALL Routines by Category


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