.chapter Command (Output Processor)

The .chapter command starts a new chapter.

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)

text

Words or phrases following the chapter to be printed.

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