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What is the column range for Area A and Area B in COBOL:
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8-11 and 12:72
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In COBOL fixed format, Area A (columns 8-11) is for level numbers, paragraph names, and section names. Area B (columns 12-72) is for actual code statements. Columns 1-6 are for sequence numbers (optional) and indicator area (column 7).