The following table lists statements used for input and output.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ACCEPT | Similar to a formatted, sequential READ statement. |
| BACKSPACE | Positions a file to the beginning of the previous record. |
| CLOSE | Disconnects the specified unit. |
| DELETE | Deletes a record from a relative file. |
| ENDFILE | Writes an end-of-file record or truncates a file. |
| INQUIRE | Returns the properties of a file or unit. |
| OPEN | Associates a unit number with an external device or file. |
| PRINT (or TYPE) | Displays data on the screen. |
| READ | Transfers data from a file to the items in an I/O list. |
| REWIND | Repositions a file to its first record. |
| REWRITE | Rewrites the current record. |
| WRITE | Transfers data from the items in an I/O list to a file |