Section Header

The section header must start in area A. (See the figure in the topic Reference Format Representation.)

 It may start in area B.

 A section may be parameterized, in that it can accept arguments and provide a return value; in which case, the header can contain additional parameter references - see Parameterized Sections for full syntax and examples.

A non-parameterized section consists of zero, one, or more paragraphs in the Environment Division or Procedure Division or zero, one or more entries in the Data Division.