.chapter command (Output processor)

Chapters start on new pages and the chapter counter is incremented. The literal, Chapter, followed by the optional text, is printed centered between the current margins.

The chapter, page number, and text are accumulated for the table of contents.

Syntax

.chapter {text}

Synonym(s)

.ch

Parameter(s)

Example(s)

.chapter
Update processor
.chapter
Output processor
.chapter

Produces this output:

Chapter 1
Update processor
(page eject)
Chapter 2
Output processor
(page eject)
Chapter 3

See also

.print ptoc command, .print toc, .set chapter command, .set section, Output processor commands, Output processor overview