The following table lists statements used for input and output.
Name | Description |
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ACCEPT | Similar to a formatted, sequential READ statement. |
BACKSPACE | Positions a file to the beginning of the previous record. |
CLOSE | Disconnects the specified unit. |
DELETE | Deletes a record from a relative file. |
ENDFILE | Writes an end-of-file record or truncates a file. |
INQUIRE | Returns the properties of a file or unit. |
OPEN | Associates a unit number with an external device or file. |
PRINT (or TYPE) | Displays data on the screen. |
READ | Transfers data from a file to the items in an I/O list. |
REWIND | Repositions a file to its first record. |
REWRITE | Rewrites the current record. |
WRITE | Transfers data from the items in an I/O list to a file |