Editing modifiers can be used to modify the editing performed by the editing phrase letters D, E, F, I, J, R, and Z. Editing modifiers are valid only for output.

P Editing Modifier

The P editing modifier specifies that a comma (,) is to be inserted immediately to the left of every third digit left of the decimal point.

$ Editing Modifier

The $ editing modifier specifies that a dollar sign ($) is to be inserted immediately to the left of the output string.

Examples of P and $ Editing Modifiers