Note: This topic applies to variable-length data files only. 
               	 
            
 
            	 
             
               		
               - In the Data File Editor unformatted view, select a record. 
                  		
               
- Click 
                  		  Edit > Data File Editor > Set Record Length. 
                  		
               
- In the 
                  		  New record length field, type a number that represents a valid value; then click 
                  		  OK. 
                  		
               
Note: If you have the 
               		Update warning option checked, click 
               		Yes to enable data updates. See 
               		To configure edit warnings for more information.