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(1) A made-up name that is assigned to a file, field or other data structure. (2) Any descriptive text entered into a spreadsheet cell as a page, column or row heading. (3) In programming, a...
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Definition: label
(1) A made-up name that is assigned to a file, field or other data structure.
(2) Any descriptive text entered into a spreadsheet cell as a page, column or row heading.
(3) In programming, a made-up name used to identify a variable or a subroutine.
(4) A self-sticking form attached to the outside of a disk or tape for identification.
(5) In magnetic tape files, a record used for identification at the beginning or end of the file.
(6) An external DOS/WIndows command that names a disk (volume label). The name can be up to 11 characters long with spaces. The following example names the C: drive "Kingston SSD:"
label c:Kingston SSD
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