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Micro Focus COBOL Language Reference - Additional Topics

Data Division 

VALUE Clause 

A numeric literal can be used in a VALUEclause in the data description of
a nonnumeric data item.

The Screen Section 

If you specify the DG system directive when you submit your source files
to your COBOL system, the HIGHLIGHT option when used with TO or USING
items highlights all the non-protected areas of the screen.

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