Specifying SQL Options

Remember that PROC SQL options are specified in the PROC SQL statement.
General form, PROC SQL statement:
PROC SQL <option(s)>;
Here is an explanation of the syntax:
option(s)
names the option(s) to be used.
CAUTION:
After you specify an option, it remains in effect until you change it or you re-invoke PROC SQL.
The following tables list the options for controlling processing that are covered in this chapter. A complete description and an example of each option appears in the following sections.
Table 8.1 Options to Control Execution
To do this...
Use this option...
Restrict the number of input rows
INOBS=
Restrict the number of output rows
OUTOBS=
Table 8.2 Options to Control ...

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