# .left margin command (Output processor)

The .left margin command sets the left
margin at a specific number of spaces from the left edge of the paper
and remains in affect until an .im, .left
margin, or .standard command is issued.

**Synonyms:** .lm

## Syntax

```
.left margin margin.setting
```

## Parameter(s)

| margin.setting | Specifies the margin from the left edge of the paper. If not specified, the default is 5. |
| --- | --- |

## Example(s)

```
.left margin 10
```

## 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-left-margin-command-output-processor/ - part of the D3Codex reference.