# .line length command (Output processor)

The .line length command sets the line
length a specified number of characters from the left margin and remains
in affect until changed by another .line length command.

**Synonyms:** .ll

## Syntax

```
.line length number.characters
```

## 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-line-length-command-output-processor/ - part of the D3Codex reference.