RECODE

RECODE lets you change variable values.

Syntax for variable data:

RECODE variable (old value 1 = new value1, old value 2 = new value 2,...)

Syntax for ASCII data:

RECODE record/column:width (old value 1 = new value1, old value 2 = new value 2,...)

Abbreviation: REC

Usage:

You can change variable values or change ASCII string characters to numeric values. Any number of RECODES, separated by commas, can be defined within the parentheses.

Important information:

• RECODE replaces the original value with the new value. Note that the old value is written to the left of the equal sign.
• You can use IF logic with RECODE.
• You can use RECODE with indexed variables; see the description of the INDEX instruction.
• You can use the Repeat (R) feature with RECODE. It is described following the examples.

RECODE Examples

Related topics:

Glossary Variables