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PL/1 Procedure and Label Names

Given that PL/1 source code is edited online using a small (24 x 80 or 24 x 132) panel, it is important to make an effective use of procedure and label names. The procedure and label naming conventions for PL/1 described below are intended to:

• Help distinguish between the major and minor sections of the code
• Indicate whether you need to scroll forward or backward to find a section of code