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BUFFERED

 BUFFERED = bf

 bf   Is a scalar default character variable that is assigned
      one of the following values:

      'NO'         If the file or unit is connected and
                   buffering is not in effect.
                               
      'YES'        If the file or unit is connected and
                   buffering is in effect.

      'UNKNOWN'    If the file or unit is not connected.