cobol2.hlp (Table of Contents; Topic list)
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SEQUENTIAL Details (↑ Format of Your Data Files)
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     The possible values of type are:
 
      ADVANCING   RECORD SEQUENTIAL with LINE ADVANCING.
      ANSI        ANSI-conforming RECORD SEQUENTIAL.
      LINE        LINE SEQUENTIAL.
      RECORD      RECORD SEQUENTIAL (a standard SEQUENTIAL file).
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