.space Command (Output Processor)

The .space command outputs a specific number of blank lines using single-line spacing. This command is independent of the line spacing. To skip lines based on line spacing, use the .skip command.

Syntax

.space number.lines

Synonym(s)

.sp

Parameter(s)

number.lines

Specifies the number of blank lines to output.

Example(s)

Sentence one on line one.

.space 3

Sentence two on line 5.

See Also

.skip Command, Output Processor Commands, Output Processor Overview