Excel processes the range (A1:A10) by converting it into an array in memory. This array is what Excel works with to calculate the sum. The distinction is subtle but important: while the range is the ...

Later in the DATA step, when you want to process the variables in the array, you can refer to a variable by either its name or its array reference. For example, the names Reference and books{1} are ...

This statement declares a one-dimensional array of type character. The DECLARE statement does not set the array bounds or create any elements. Dynamic arrays are only accessible within the scope in ...