The .hanging tab command sets a tab stop at the column in the text where it is entered.
Syntax
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.hanging tab {number} |
Synonym(s)
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.ht |
Parameter(s)
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number |
Specifies the column number that the hanging tab is set to. This number can contain up to two decimal places. If there are X number of spaces specified prior to the .hanging tab command, text is printed that X number of spaces plus one from the left margin. Any text that wraps is also printed that X number of spaces plus one from the left margin. |
Description
To reset the margin, place a .hanging tab at the appropriate column position. A number parameter may be entered with the .hanging tab command to set the hanging tab.
Example(s)
The following example:
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.hanging tab 10 Now .gohangingtab is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. |
produces this output:
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Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. |
The following example:
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.hanging tab 10 .gohangingtab Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. |
produces this output:
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Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. |