# entry

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_entry_ is a fixed or dynamic string parameter in which the response is returned. Depending on the value of the _opcode_ parameter, it may also be used to preload the contents of the field.

Note that when preloading the field, trailing blanks are stripped (unless _type_ **|\]** is specified). When returning the field, trailing blanks are added (up to the length specified by _xmax_), unless _type_ **\]** is specified, in which case they are stripped, or _type_ **|\]** is specified, in which case they are neither added nor removed.

**Comments**

If the mapped length of entry is fixed (i.e. not S,0), then it should be at least as large as the larger of _xmax_ and _maxchrs_.  If less than _xmax_, _xmax_ will be reduced accordingly.  If less than _maxchrs_, the returned contents may be truncated. Be aware of cases where _entry_ may need to be larger than _xmax_, such as in list substitution (_type_ **||L**) where data returned may be longer than the data as entered or displayed.