Using system symbols and JCL symbols
System symbols and JCL symbols are character strings that represent variable information in JCL. They allow you to modify JCL statements in a job easily. A symbol-defining string is limited to eight characters, not including the identifying ampersand (&) character.
This section:
- Describes system symbols and JCL symbols and the differences between them
- Explains how to define JCL symbols
- Shows how to code system symbols and JCL symbols.