What ODS statement is used to stop writing output to an HTML file?

The correct option for stopping output to an HTML file is the CLOSE statement. In SAS, the Output Delivery System (ODS) manages the output generated from procedures and DATA steps, allowing users to direct this output to various destinations, including HTML, PDF, and RTF files.

When you wish to stop or finish writing the output to a specific destination, such as an HTML file, the CLOSE statement is used. This effectively tells SAS to terminate the output session to that destination, which can be especially useful when you want to control the timing and completion of your reports or when redirecting the output to another destination.

Utilizing the CLOSE statement ensures that the HTML file is properly closed and finalized, making it readable and complete. This ensures that any output generated prior to the use of this statement is written correctly to the file with no data corruption or incomplete content.

The other options do not serve this purpose in the context of ODS. END, STOP, and FINISH are not valid ODS statements for stopping output to an HTML file. Each of these options might be associated with different functionalities or commands within SAS, but they do not achieve the intended effect of ceasing output to an HTML file. Thus, the use of CLOSE is specifically tailored for this