ITLEN= maximum length of item label = 30

ITLEN= specifies the maximum number of columns in the control file that are to be used as item names. The maximum possible is 300 characters. ITLEN= can be specified in the Specification box. Its length cannot exceed the original maximum label length.

Example 1:        You only wish to use the first five columns of item information to identify the items on the output:

               NI=4

               ITLEN=5

               &END

               AX123 This part is not shown on the output

               BY246 Trial item

               AZ476 This item may be biased

               ZZ234 Hard item at end of test

               END NAMES

Example 2:        Your item names may be up to 50 characters long:

               NI=4

               ITLEN=50

               &END

               This item demonstrates ability for constructive reasoning

               This item flags rigid thinking

               This item detects moral bankruptcy

               This item is a throw-away

               END NAMES