In the IBM DOS/VS COBOL compatibility mode, the following reserved words may be used to control spacing of the program listing:
| Word | Effect |
|---|---|
| EJECT | start a new page |
| SKIP1 | skip one line before the next line (double spacing) |
| SKIP2 | skip two lines before the next line (triple spacing) |
| SKIP3 | skip three lines before the next line (quadruple spacing) |
IBM DOS/VS COBOL requires these words to appear in Area B. The reserved word must be the only thing on the line, other than tabs and spaces.