DBCS

Using DBCS causes the compiler to recognize X'0E' (SO) and X'0F' (SI) as shift codes for the double-byte portion of an alphanumeric literal.

DBCS option syntax

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Default is: DBCS

Abbreviations are: None

With DBCS in effect, the double-byte portion of the literal is syntax-checked and the literal remains category alphanumeric.

Related references  
Conflicting compiler options