# jCL B
Updated: 10/19/2021, 9:29:48 PM
Created: 10/19/2021, 9:29:48 PM
Last Updated By: Kevin Munoz
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Tags: jcl
# Description
The command moves the active input buffer pointer back to the previous parameter. It takes the general form:
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# Note
The input buffer pointer is moved backwards to the preceding field mark or to the beginning of the input buffer. If the pointer is on the first character of a parameter (or a field marker), the pointer will be moved back to the field mark of the previous parameter.
# Example 1
| Command | PIB Before | PIB After |
| ------- | ---------- | --------- |
| B | ABC^DEF^GHIJK | ABC^DEF^GHIJK |
| | ^ | ^ |
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# Example 2
| Command | PIB Before | PIB After |
| ------- | ---------- | --------- |
| B | ABC^DEF^GHIJK | ABC^DEF^GHIJK |
| | ^ | ^ |
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