RECORD DELIMITER clause

The RECORD DELIMITER clause indicates the method of determining the length of a variable-length record on an external medium. It can be specified only for variable-length records.

STANDARD-1
If STANDARD-1 is specified, the external medium must be a magnetic tape file.
assignment-name-2
Can be any COBOL word.

The RECORD DELIMITER clause is syntax checked, but has no effect on the execution of the program.