◄Key► ◄Up► ◄Contents► ◄Index► ◄Back► ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Message: 1126 Text: Punctuation character not preceded by a space. Assume space Explanation: In accordance with ANS85 specifications, the relational operator "=" is considered to be a COBOL reserved word; all reserved words must be both preceded and delimited by a space. -♦-