Runoff processor

Runoff processor

This section discusses the Runoff processor.

  1. Runoff processor overview
    The Runoff text processor facilitates the preparation and maintenance of textual material such as memos, manuals, and so on.
  2. runoff command (Runoff processor)
    The runoff command invokes the output function of the Runoff processor.
  3. Control functions
    Runoff features special control functions for uppercase and lowercase control, underlining, boldface printing, tabbing, and special character override.
  4. Runoff commands
    Runoff commands are stored along with the textual material in the source file. A period must precede each Runoff command. For consistency, all Runoff commands are typed in lowercase letters.