LONGYEAR$

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LONGYEAR and LONGYEAR$ System variable: LONGYEAR Length/precision: 4.0 Description:

 The system variable named LONGYEAR is a four-digit numeric variable whose value equals the current year (e.g., 1996). This value is obtained from the DOS system date.  

System variable: LONGYEAR$ Length: 4 Description: The system variable named LONGYEAR is a four-byte string whose value equals the current year (e.g., "1996"). This value is obtained from the DOS system date.