Variable information

The Variables dialog box displays variable definition information for the currently selected variable, including:

  • Variable label
  • Data format
  • User-missing values
  • Value labels
  • Measurement level

Visible. The Visible column in the variable list indicates if the variable is currently visible in the Data Editor and in dialog box variable lists.

Go To. Goes to the selected variable in the Data Editor window.

Paste. Pastes the selected variables into the designated syntax window at the cursor location.

To modify variable definitions, use the Variable view in the Data Editor.

There are two ways to open the Variables dialog box.

  • From the menus, choose Utilities > Variables....
  • Right-click a variable name in the Data Editor and select Variable Information... from the context menu.