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Jordan
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Posted: Jul 22, 2026, 11:44 AM
Saw MOVE CORRESPONDING in old code. Should I use that or just MOVE field by field while I am learning?
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MOVE CORRESPONDING vs plain MOVE - beginner advice?
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Marty
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Posted: Jul 22, 2026, 2:44 PM
While learning, MOVE field by field. CORRESPONDING only moves matching elementary names and silently skips mismatches. Fine when you know the layouts cold. Easy to get burned when learning.
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Rick
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Posted: Jul 22, 2026, 6:44 PM
Seconded. Explicit MOVEs make reviews easier too.
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