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VARS=<list of variables> 
is a specification which selects the variables into statistical analysis.
Another way to do that is to use a MASK specification, but VARS always
overrides MASK and permanent activation status in the data file.
For example,
VARS=Height,Weight,Test1
selects the variables Height,Weight and Test1 which all are activated
by 'A' in the current data file; other variables will be passive.
VARS=ALL means that all variables are to be selected.
VARS=ALL,-Name,-Test1 means that all variables except Name and Test1 are
to be selected.
The task of each variable can be given in parentheses in the VARS list.
For example, in the LINREG operation
VARS=Height(X),Weight(X),Test1(Y),Residual(R)
selects the variables and indicates their roles in the analysis as well.

The influence of VARS is only temporary and does not change the
activation status in the data file.
(See also MASK?)
  V = More information on selection of variables