The following table shows the COBOL abbreviations allowed for host variables. For a complete list of allowed data types, see the topic Allowed Data Declarations.
| Abbreviation | Can be used for... |
|---|---|
| PIC | PICTURE or PICTURE IS |
| COMP | COMPUTATIONAL or USAGE IS COMPUTATIONAL |
| PIC IS | PICTURE IS |
| USAGE | USAGE IS |
| S9(5) | S99999 |
| X(10) | XXXXXXXXXX |