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.indent margin command (Output processor)

The .indent margin command adjusts the left margin a specified number of spaces. If the command is in the middle of an attribute, the preceding text is output and the next word begins a new paragraph that is indented number of spaces.

The command stays in effect until the margin is changed.

Syntax

.indent margin {-}number.spaces

Synonym(s)

.im

Parameter(s)

number.spaces Specifies the number of spaces incremented from the left margin. If negative, the left margin moves farther to the left. If not specified, the default is 1.

Example(s)

.nofill
.indent 10
test
.indent -5
line five

See also

.indent command (Output processor), .indent rmargin command, .section command (Runoff), .tab set command, Output processor commands, Output processor overview

Parent topic: Output processor commands