How do you ensure that your SAS session operates with specific preferences?

To ensure that your SAS session operates with specific preferences, modifying global options using the OPTIONS statement is key. The OPTIONS statement provides a powerful way to customize the behavior of the SAS system according to your specific needs. By using this statement, you can set various options that affect the SAS environment such as the number of lines per page, whether to display the output in a specific format, and settings related to memory usage, among others.

These options govern how the SAS session will function, impacting output, processing, and performance. For instance, you can control whether output is sent to the output window or to a file, or specify details like the size of the output. Adjusting these options enhances the user experience and aligns the output more closely with user requirements and project specifications. Thus, utilizing the OPTIONS statement effectively manages the session to meet desired operational preferences.