SKIP statements

The SKIP1, SKIP2, and SKIP3 statements specify blank lines that the compiler should add when printing the source listing. SKIP statements have no effect on the compilation of the source text itself.

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SKIP1
Specifies a single blank line to be inserted in the source listing.
SKIP2
Specifies two blank lines to be inserted in the source listing.
SKIP3
Specifies three blank lines to be inserted in the source listing.

SKIP1, SKIP2, or SKIP3 can be written anywhere in either Area A or Area B, and can be terminated with a separator period. It must be the only statement on the line.

The SKIP statements must be embedded in a program source. For example, in the case of batch applications, a SKIP1, SKIP2, or SKIP3 statement must be placed between the CBL (PROCESS) statement and the end of the program or class (or the END CLASS marker or END PROGRAM marker, if specified).