DECIMAL-POINT IS COMMA clause

Syntax rule

1. The DECIMAL-POINT IS COMMA clause means that the functions of comma and period are exchanged in the character-string of the PICTURE clause and in numeric literals.

General rule

1. The DECIMAL-POINT IS COMMA clause is used to exchange the functions of the decimal point and the comma in numeric literals and in picture-strings. When this clause is used, the decimal point required in a numeric literal or in a picture-string must be represented by a comma. The decimal point, in turn, must be used for the function normally performed by the comma.