The legacy syntax is supported when compiling with one of the ACUCOBOL Compiler directives, but preferred syntax exists that should be used instead, as shown in the table below. The preferred syntax does not require you to compile with one of the ACUCOBOL Compiler directives.
| Legacy syntax | Preferred syntax |
|---|---|
| APPLY LOCK-HOLDING | LOCK ON MULTIPLE RECORDS phrase of the LOCK MODE clause |
| APPLY PRINT-CONTROL | ASSIGN TO PRINT clause |