.tab fill command

The .tab fill command defines a pattern, which is repeated to fill the line from the current position to the next tab stop. Tab stops must be set prior to using this command (see .tab set command).

Syntax

.tab fill {"}pattern{"}

Synonym(s)

.tf

Parameter(s)

pattern Specifies the line pattern to fill the tab.

Example(s)

.tab set 50
.tab fill"*"