ISPF Labels

Labels are like bookmarks that help you mark and locate specific lines in a dataset. They are useful for quickly navigating between sections of the dataset, especially when verifying information across different parts.

In View/Edit Mode -

Setting a Label:

Navigate to the line where you want to place the label.

In columns 1 to 6 (Command Area), type .A, .B, etc., and press Enter to set the label.

Locating a Label:

Use the LOCATE command to find the label.

On the command line, type L .labelname (e.g., L .A) and press Enter.

The cursor moves to the line where the label was set.

In Browse Mode -

Setting a Label:

Scroll to the line you want to mark and position it at the top of the screen.

On the command area, type .A or .B, and press Enter to set the label.

Example: To set the label .A at line 9:

Position line 9 at the top of the screen.
Type .A on the command line and press Enter.

Locating a Label:

Use the LOCATE command to find the label.

On the command line, type L .labelname (e.g., L .A) and press Enter.

The cursor moves to the labeled line.