Problem Note 57267: Abbreviation macros might not work in the SAS® Enterprise Guide® enhanced editor
If you create an abbreviation macro with a name that starts with a nonstandard character such as a '~', '@', or '!', the macro is not resolved in the enhanced editor when the autocomplete feature is turned on. If the autocomplete feature is turned off, the abbreviation macro is shown in the autocomplete list. The abbreviation macro also works if the name starts with a standard character.
Note: Macros that use nonstandard characters can still be run from the macros menu.
As a workaround for abbreviation macros that use special characters, press CTRL+SPACEBAR and then autocomplete the abbreviation macro by using either the DOWN/UP arrow keys or a mouse click.
Operating System and Release Information
| SAS System | SAS Enterprise Guide | Microsoft® Windows® for x64 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8 Pro x64 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise 32-bit | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 32-bit | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Std | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Std | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Windows 7 Enterprise x64 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
| Windows 7 Professional x64 | 7.1 | | 9.4 TS1M0 | |
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| Type: | Problem Note |
| Priority: | medium |
| Date Modified: | 2016-01-08 13:57:41 |
| Date Created: | 2015-12-16 08:59:25 |
