NONSTANDARD CLAUSES:
The various clauses explained above are as per the ANSI standard. Also, most compilers provide for additional nonstandard clauses to meet the specific necessities of the corresponding computer.
Illustration of file-description entries:
FD FILE - A
RECORD CONTAINS 130 CHARACTERS
BLOCK CONTAINS 20 RECORDS
DATA RECORD IS FIRST-RECORD
LABEL RECORDS ARE STANDARD
VALUE OF ID IS "MY-LIFE".
01 FIRST-RECORD PIC X(130).