cobol2.hlp (Table of Contents; Topic list)
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IBMCOMP Details (↑ Choosing Run-time Behavior)
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     In word-storage mode every data item of USAGE COMP or COMP-5
     occupies either 2 bytes or a multiple of 4 bytes. If you specify
     IBMCOMP and you use the SYNCHRONIZED clause on any items defined as
     USAGE COMP or COMP-5 in your program, do not specify ALIGN "1".
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