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─────NEAR Attribute─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
     The NEAR attribute specifies that the actual argument is in the
     default data segment and that only its offset is passed to the
     subprogram. This attribute can also be used with common blocks.
     Common blocks having the NEAR attribute are mapped into the
     default data segment.
 
     In a subprogram, a formal argument declared as NEAR cannot
     receive data not specified as NEAR, arrays defined as HUGE, or
     variables defined as $LARGE.
 
     Restrictions: Not allowed in ENTRY statements
 
     See Also: ◄Actual Argument►
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