Applying variable definition attributes to other variables

To Apply Individual Attributes from a Defined Variable

1. In Variable View, select the attribute cell that you want to apply to other variables.
2. From the menus choose:

   Edit > Copy

3. Select the attribute cell(s) to which you want to apply the attribute. (You can select multiple target variables.)
4. From the menus choose:

   Edit > Paste

If you paste the attribute to blank rows, new variables are created with default attributes for all attributes except the selected attribute.

To apply all attributes from a defined variable

1. In Variable View, select the row number for the variable with the attributes that you want to use. (The entire row is highlighted.)
2. From the menus choose:

   Edit > Copy

3. Select the row number(s) for the variable(s) to which you want to apply the attributes. (You can select multiple target variables.)
4. From the menus choose:

   Edit > Paste