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Second Level

The second level text of error messages (escape, diagnostic, or notify) should give a more detailed explanation of the cause of the error, suggest possible methods of recovery, and if appropriate, any additional sources of information. The key words ‘Cause’, and ‘Recovery’ should be used to indicate the start of the respective sections. Messages should be formatted using the &N and &B facilities to indent or start text on a new line.