Properties of variables and values such as names, formats and labels are collectively referred to as the dictionary in SPSS.
Most of the dictionary is seen under variable view but -trust me on this one- you don’t want to edit anything here manually or by copy-pasting.Instead, manage your dictionary by syntax -it’s way faster, easier and safer. The tutorials below quickly guide you through.
SPSS Dictionary Tutorials
- SPSS Dictionary
- Changing Variable Properties 1 – Introduction
- Changing Variable Properties 2 – Names
- Changing Variable Properties 3 – Type
- Changing Variable Properties 4 – Width and Decimals
- SPSS – Set Missing Values with Syntax
- SPSS – Set Variable Labels with Syntax
