Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - User-Defined Formats

The video tutorial explains how to define and apply custom formats in SAS using proc format. It covers the process of creating a format with the value statement, applying it to variables, and printing the results. The tutorial also demonstrates creating new variables with descriptions using the put function, highlighting the importance of character conversion and the use of semicolons and dots in SAS code.

Describe the process of creating a new variable using the PUT function.

What is the difference between the PUT function and the INPUT function?

How can PROC FORMAT be utilized for different purposes beyond defining formats?