How do you run a SAS program interactively?

Running a SAS program interactively typically means submitting the code within the SAS environment where you can immediately see the results and make changes as needed. This is achieved through the SAS window or editor interface, which allows users to enter commands directly, submit them, and receive output effectively without needing to prepare for a subsequent batch process or external execution.

When you use the SAS window or editor, you can easily write and modify your code, execute it with a click or keystroke, and then view results immediately in the output window. This interactive mode is particularly useful for data exploration, debugging, and iterative development, allowing users to make adjustments on-the-fly as they analyze their data.

Other methods, such as compiling the program in the command line or executing a batch job on a server, are more suited for automated processing or when working with larger datasets that may not require immediate feedback. Exporting code to a text file is generally a way to save or share code rather than a method of execution. Thus, using the SAS window or editor interface is the most direct and effective way to run a SAS program interactively.