@end display
In free format, the input data is, by default, structured as a series
-of fields separated by spaces, tabs, commas, or line breaks. Each
+of fields separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks.
+If the current @subcmd{DECIMAL} separator is @subcmd{DOT} (@pxref{SET}),
+then commas are also treated as field separators.
+Each
field's content may be unquoted, or it may be quoted with a pairs of
apostrophes (@samp{'}) or double quotes (@samp{"}). Unquoted white
space separates fields but is not part of any field. Any mix of
Case numbers start from 1. They are counted after all transformations
have been considered.
-@cmd{LIST} attempts to fit all the values on a single line. If needed
-to make them fit, variable names are displayed vertically. If values
-cannot fit on a single line, then a multi-line format will be used.
-
@cmd{LIST} is a procedure. It causes the data to be read.
@node NEW FILE