# .hanging tab command

The .hanging tab command sets a tab
stop at the column in the text where it is entered.

**Synonyms:** .ht

## Syntax

```
.hanging tab {number}
```

## Parameter(s)

| 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. |
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## 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:

```
.hanging tab 10
Now .gohangingtab is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
```
produces this output:

```
Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
```
The following example:

```
.hanging tab 10
.gohangingtab Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
```
produces this output:

```
 Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
```

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