Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - What If Your Data Is Separated by a Dot or Somethin

This video tutorial explains the concept of delimiters, which are used to separate values in data files. It covers the default delimiters in text files, typically a blank space, and how to change them using SAS code. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on using custom delimiters, such as a period, by incorporating the DLM code in SAS. The importance of specifying the correct delimiter is demonstrated to ensure data is displayed properly.

What is a delimiter and what are some examples of delimiters mentioned in the text?

What is the default delimiter for a text file as mentioned in the video?

What code must be added when using a different delimiter in SAS?

What happens if the DLM part of the code is not included when using a different delimiter?

Why is it necessary to specify a different delimiter when it is not a blank space?