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COBOL Subroutine and Label Names

Given that COBOL 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 subroutine and label names. The subroutine and label naming conventions for COBOL described below are intended to:

• Help distinguish between the major and minor sections of the code
• Indicate whether you need to scroll forwards or backwards to find a section of code R
• Relate labels to section names

Subroutine names and label names should take the following forms: