.prefix page command

The .prefix page command turns on the prefix page numbering mode, which starts numbering each chapter at page 1.

Syntax

.prefix page

Synonym(s)

.pp

Description

The current chapter number is used as a prefix for the page number. For example, the fourth page of the third chapter prints as 3-4.

The command .xprefix page turns off .prefix page.

Example(s)

.prefix page
.chapter 1
.footing "page ’p’"
This is page one of chapter 1.
.bp
2nd page of chapter 1.
.chapter 2
1st page of chapter 2.
.bp
2nd page chapter 2.

See also

.print toc, .xprefix page command, Output processor commands, Output processor overview