Form the status of an edit word in printer files

These characters have special meanings when used in the status of an edit word.

Ampersand
It causes a blank in the edited output field. An ampersand cannot be placed in the edited output field.
CR or minus symbol
If the sign in the edited output field is plus (+), these positions are blanked out. If the sign in the edited output field is minus (-), these positions remain undisturbed.