STEP

Executes statements one at a time in the active program.
Category: Controlling Program Execution
Alias: ST
Syntax
Details
See Also

Syntax

STEP <n>

Without Arguments

STEP executes one statement.

Optional Argument

n
specifies the number of statements to execute.

Details

The STEP command executes statements in the DATA step, starting with the statement at which execution was suspended.
When you issue a STEP command, the debugger:
  • executes the number of statements that you specify
  • displays the line number
  • returns control to the user and displays the > prompt.
Note: By default, you can execute the STEP command by pressing the ENTER key.

See Also

Commands:
GO
JUMP
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