SPSS: Programas e Rotinas Complementares - Valentim R. Alferes (Universidade de Coimbra) Statistical Consulting Semainars: Beyond Point and Click: SPSS Syntax. Statistical Computing Seminars Beyond Point and Click: SPSS Syntax Here are links for downloading the data files associated with this seminar. Here are links for the online movies presenting the material in this seminar. Introduction The aim of this seminar is to help you learn about the use of SPSS syntax as an alternative to the point-and-click interface. In many instances, you may find that using syntax is simpler and more convenient than using point-and-click. All SPSS procedures and functions are executed using syntax code, whether you use the point-and-click interface or write your own syntax. Perhaps the simplest way to ease yourself into writing SPSS syntax is to click on the Paste button instead of the OK button after you have set up your analysis.
Another simple thing that you can do to help you learn SPSS syntax is to make a change in the general SPSS options that will show the code being used immediately before the output in the output window. 1. Get file 'd:\data.sav'. 2. 3. Legacy Viewer Utility.