-describe- does have a fullnames option. See -help desc-
Scott
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> [email protected]] On Behalf Of TEWODAJ MOGUES
> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 10:45 AM
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> Subject: st: Get the list of variables in their full length
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> Hi Statalist,
> I am trying to obtain a list of all of my variables in their full
> length. When I use -describe- the long variables get shortened by a ~
> sign. FOr example, the variable name reg_95_96_assu_urba shows up, when
> I do -describe-, as reg_95_96_ass~a. Is there any way I can change this
> display, or any other command that lists the full variable name that
> would allow me to cut and past that list into another format (e.g.
> excel)?
> thanks,
> tewodaj
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