Including an Existing Format Within a Format Definition

When defining a format, you can include an existing format as part of the definition, as shown in the following example.

Program:

proc format; 
  value band low-20000='Under 20K'
  other=[dollar10.2];
run;


proc print data=sashelp.cars noobs;
  var make model invoice;
  format invoice band.;
run;

Output:

Make        Model                                       Invoice

Chrysler    PT Cruiser Limited 4dr                     $20,573.00
Chrysler    Sebring 4dr                                Under 20K
Chrysler    Sebring Touring 4dr                        $20,284.00
Chrysler    300M 4dr                                   $27,797.00
Chrysler    Concorde LX 4dr                            $22,452.00
Chrysler    Concorde LXi 4dr                           $24,909.00
Chrysler    PT Cruiser GT 4dr                          $24,172.00
Chrysler    Sebring convertible 2dr                    $23,451.00
Chrysler    300M Special Edition 4dr                   $30,884.00
Chrysler    Sebring Limited convertible 2dr            $28,613.00
Chrysler    Town and Country LX                        $25,371.00
Chrysler    Town and Country Limited                   $35,063.00
Chrysler    Crossfire 2dr                              $32,033.00
Chrysler    Pacifica                                   $28,725.00
Dodge       Durango SLT                                $29,472.00
Dodge       Neon SE 4dr                                Under 20K
Dodge       Neon SXT 4dr                               Under 20K
Dodge       Intrepid SE 4dr                            $20,502.00