The sample code on the Full Code tab uses the RESOLVE function to resolve macro variables that were specified within a CARDS/DATALINES statement.

It also uses the QUOTE function to place double quotes around the DATA step's variable value.

The RESOLVE function then returns the resolved value of the argument after it has been processed by the macro facility.

Finally, the DEQUOTE function is used to remove the double quotation marks placed on the string by the QUOTE function.

For a reason why macro and CARDS/DATALINES do not work together, see SAS Note 43902.

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%let dog=Golden Retriever;

data example;
  input text $40.;
  /* The RESOLVE function is used so that the ampersand within the */
  /* value of text is treated as a macro variable.                 */
  textResolved=dequote(resolve(quote(text)));
datalines;
John's &dog
My &dog is a female
That's Amy's &dog puppy
;

proc print;
run;

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 Obs    text                       textResolved

  1     John's &dog                John's Golden Retriever
  2     My &dog is a female        My Golden Retriever is a female
  3     That's Amy's &dog puppy    That's Amy's Golden Retriever puppy

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