What is a primary use of the ODS HTML CLOSE statement?

The ODS HTML CLOSE statement is primarily used to close the HTML output destination that was opened earlier in the SAS session. When ODS (Output Delivery System) is employed to generate reports in HTML format, it creates an output destination for those reports. The ODS HTML CLOSE statement effectively finalizes that output, ensuring that any pending content is written to the file and that the output stream is correctly closed. This allows for proper management of resources and ensures that the generated HTML file is complete and ready for viewing or sharing.

Using the ODS HTML CLOSE statement is crucial when transitioning to different output formats or when you want to finish an HTML output and perform operations afterward, such as initiating a new ODS destination for a different format.