For better readability, do not put more than one statement on a single line.
Noncompliant code example
MOVE '1' TO OCTET-1 MOVE '2' TO OCTET-2
Compliant solution
MOVE '1' TO OCTET-1
MOVE '2' TO OCTET-2
Exceptions
Control flow statements with a single nested statement are ignored.
IF x > 0 THEN DISPLAY "positive". *> Compliant