= SAS Metadata =

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== Examine Metadata ==

The most basic way to inspect metadata is with `proc contents`.

{{{
proc contents data=LIBREF.TABLE;
run;
}}}

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== Variable Labels ==

Labels can be permanently applied to a data table through the `label` statement in a data step.

{{{
data LIBREF.TABLE;
  label VAR1="Label with up to 256 characters"
        VAR2="Multiple labels per statement";
run;
}}}

Note that `proc print` shows column names, not labels. To override this behavior, use the `label` option therein.

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== Value Labels ==

See [[SAS/Format|PROC FORMAT]].



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