Problem with #delimit

[Christopher Bratt]

I am unable to use the delimit command.

Asking for help with

help delimit

Gives the following syntax:

#delimit { cr | ; }

and the following example:

 #delimit ;

But I have no success, Stata throws an error when I try

. #delimit ;
Unknown #command

Or:

. #delimit cr
Unknown #command

Browsing the internet, I find no reports on such a problem. I have Stata 15.1 and have loaded a data file. I would be thankful for help.

Christopher Bratt

[Nick Cox]

It can’t be used interactively, only in ado- and do-files, as the help explains.

[Christopher Bratt]

Thank you.