LEFTMARGIN= System Option

Specifies the print margin for the left side of the page.
Valid in: Configuration file, SAS invocation, OPTIONS statement, SAS System Options window
Category: Log and procedure output control: ODS Printing
PROC OPTIONS GROUP= ODSPRINT
Note: This option cannot be restricted by a site administrator. For more information, see Restricted Options.
Syntax
Details
See Also

Syntax

LEFTMARGIN=margin-size<margin-unit>

Syntax Description

margin-size
specifies the size of the left print margin.
Restriction:The left margin should be small enough so that the left margin plus the right margin is less than the width of the paper.
Interaction:Changing the value of this option might result in changes to the value of the LINESIZE= system option.
<margin-unit>
specifies the units for margin-size. The margin-unit can be in for inches or cm for centimeters. <margin-unit> is saved as part of the value of the LEFTMARGIN system option whether it is specified.
Default:inches

Details

All margins have a minimum that is dependent on the printer and the paper size. The default value of the LEFTMARGIN system option is 0.00 in.

See Also

Printing with SAS in SAS Language Reference: Concepts
Understanding ODS Destinations in SAS Output Delivery System: User's Guide
System Options:
BOTTOMMARGIN= System Option
LINESIZE= System Option
RIGHTMARGIN= System Option
TOPMARGIN= System Option
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