User Guide

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Click OK to save your changes and return to the Data Editor.
Figure 4-5
Variable T yp
e dialog box
Defining
Data
In additi
on to defining data types, you can also define descriptive variable and value
labels for variable names and data values. These descriptive labels are used in
statistical reports and charts.
Adding a Variable Label
Labels are meant to provide descriptions of variables. These descriptions are often
longer versions of variable names. Labels can be up to 256 characters long. These
labels a
re used in your output to identify the different variables.
E Click t
he
Variable View tab at the bottom of the Data Editor window.
E In the La
bel column of the age row, type
Respondent's Age.
E In the La
bel column of the marital row, type
Marital Status.
E In the La
bel column of the income row, type
Household Income.