To format COBOL source code

You can format entire files or a selection of code in the editor:

  1. Open a source file in the editor.
  2. Click Edit > Advanced , and then click one of the following commands:
    • Format COBOL Program - this formats the source file and any dependent copybooks. Select the program and the copybooks which you want to format, then click OK.
    • Format filename - this formats the file currently opened in the editor.
    • Format Selection - formats the selection marked in the editor.

    The IDE formats the code according to the options in Tools > Options > Text Editor > Micro Focus COBOL > Formatting > Indentation.

Parent topic: Formatting COBOL Code