User Guide

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Reading Data
Because the variable names may have been truncated to fit SPSS formatting
requirements, this dialog box gives you the opportunity to edit any undesirable names.
Figure 3-21
Text Import Wizard - Step 5 of 6
Data types can be defined here as well. For example, it’s safe to assume that the
income variable is meant to contain a certain dollar amount.
To change a data type:
E Under Data preview, select the variable you want to change, which is Income in
this case.