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.  




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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.