# .hilite command (Output processor)

The .hilite command prints a single
character on the right margin and is in effect until an .xhilite command is issued.

**Synonyms:** .hi

## Syntax

```
.hilite character
```

## Parameter(s)

| character | Specifies the character to print. Any character, other than a period, can be specified as the highlight character. |
| --- | --- |

## Example(s)

Produces an `*` character on the right margin.

```
.hilite *
```

## See also

- [.standard command (Output processor)](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-standard-command-output-processor/)
- [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-hilite-command-output-processor/ - part of the D3Codex reference.