# Record is

For fixed record length files, the record length must be specified through the record is specifier.

Syntax:

Record is n

Record is line

Record is n lines

Arguments:

Record is arguments

| Argument | Description |
| --- | --- |
| n | Specifies the record length in bytes. |
| line | Specifies the record length as one line. |
| n lines | Specifies the record length in lines where n is a positive integer representing the record length. |

Limitations:

The record is specifier is only relevant for fix files.

## Learn more

* [Load](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/September2026/Subsystems/Client/Content/QV_QlikView/Scripting/ScriptRegularStatements/Load.htm)