decimal points

[nina]

Dear all,

I have several numerical variables where the decimal places are separated by a comma (e.g. 5,44).

Which syntax command would you recommend to convert the commas into decimal points (so that the value would read 5.44)?

Many thanks,
Nina

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[Rick Oliver-3]

When reading the data with GET DATA or DATA LIST, use the DOT format.

If the data have already been read and these variables were read as strings:

compute numvar=number(stringvar, DOT8.2).

If it's already a numeric variable, but is being displayed with a comma as the decimal indicator, just change the display format:

formats numvar (F8.2).

Rick Oliver
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IBM Business Analytics (SPSS)
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From:        Nina Lasek <[hidden email]>
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Date:        01/15/2015 01:31 PM
Subject:        decimal points
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Dear all,

I have several numerical variables where the decimal places are separated by a comma (e.g. 5,44).

Which syntax command would you recommend to convert the commas into decimal points (so that the value would read 5.44)?

Many thanks,
Nina

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