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Saving a variable with a new name

You can create a new variable by editing an existing one and saving it with a different name. This is useful when you want to define alternative ways of tabulating the same variable. You can copy numeric, categorical, text, date, or Boolean variables.

Saving a variable with a new name

► Select the variable and edit it as required. See the topic Editing variables for more information.

► From the menu, choose

File > Save Variable As

► In the Save Variable As dialog, enter a name and description for the variable. Ensure that the variable name conforms to the IBM® SPSS® Data Collection Survey Reporter Naming Conventions.

► Choose OK.

► Choose Save and Close from the toolbar to close the Edit Variable dialog box.

The dialog box closes and the variable appears in the Variables pane.