COBOL : ACCEPT keyword using

The application uses the keyword ACCEPT.

ACCEPT statement accepts the data from the outside of the program which may be from input device or system defined data items. This statement used to receive the data during the program execution.

The ACCEPT keyword does no editing or error checking of the data it stores, therefore its use can be dangerous. Besides, it is not advisable to code ACCEPT in online programs. Because during the program execution, it stops at ACCEPT statement and waiting for user to enter the data, which significantly slows down the program.