Publisher's Synopsis
With the development of the ANSI Cobol Standard it is necessary for Cobol programmers and other concerned specialists to acquaint themselves with the most recent developments of the language.;The Cobol language, an industry facility, is not the property of any company nor any group of companies, organization or group of organizations. It continues to be in widespread use, and it is important for Cobol users and potential users to be aware of the current situation.;This book is based on the original Cobol Reference Summary produced by NCC in 1980. In providing a clear and concise statement of the Cobol 85 language, it will serve as an essential tool in this area.