The DECEDIT keyword specifies the character used as the decimal point for edited decimal numbers and whether or not leading zeros are printed.
If *JOBRUN is specified, the DECFMT value associated with the job at runtime is used. The possible job decimal formats are listed in the following table:
| Job Decimal Format | Decimal Point | Print Leading Zeros | Edited Decimal Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| blank | period (.) | No | .123 |
| I | comma (,) | No | ,123 |
| J | comma (,) | Yes | 0,123 |
If a value is specified, then the edited decimal numbers are printed according to the following possible values:
| 'Value' | Decimal Point | Print Leading Zeros | Edited Decimal Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| '.' | period (.) | No | .123 |
| ',' | comma (,) | No | ,123 |
| '0.' | period (.) | Yes | 0.123 |
| '0,' | comma (,) | Yes | 0,123 |
If DECEDIT is not specified, a period (.) is used for editing numeric values.