# .break command (Output processor)

The .break command creates a new paragraph,
is surrounded by at least one space, and can be placed anywhere in
the text.

**Synonyms:** .bk

## Syntax

```
.break
```

## Example(s)

```
This is text .break Example
```
Produces this output:

```
This is text
Example
```

## See also

- [.center command (Output processor)](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-center-command-output-processor/)
- [.readnext command (Runoff)](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-readnext-command-runoff/)
- [Output processor commands](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/output-processor-commands/)
- [Output processor overview](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/output-processor-overview/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-break-command-output-processor/ - part of the D3Codex reference.