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─────DATA Statement─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
     Syntax:  DATA [attribute...]
 
     This statement defines the default attributes for all data
     segments in the application or DLL. DATA takes one or more
     optional attributes. Each can appear once, in any order.
 
     Attribute        Purpose
 
     ◄<instance>►     Sets DGROUP sharing attribute
     ◄<iopl>►         Sets I/O privilege level
     ◄<load>►         Sets when data segment is loaded
     ◄<movable>►      Sets whether segment is movable
     ◄<readonly>►     Sets read status
     ◄<shared>►       Sets whether segment is shareable
 
     The SEGMENTS statement can override the defaults set by DATA.
     See: ◄SEGMENTS Statement►
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