D3Codex
Output Processor

.prefix page command

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The .prefix page command turns on the prefix page numbering mode, which starts numbering each chapter at page 1.

Synonyms.pp

Syntax

.prefix page

Description

The current chapter number is used as a prefix for the page number. For example, the fourth page of the third chapter prints as 3-4.

The command .xprefix page turns off .prefix page.

Example(s)

.prefix page
.chapter 1
.footing "page ā€™pā€™"
This is page one of chapter 1.
.bp
2nd page of chapter 1.
.chapter 2
1st page of chapter 2.
.bp
2nd page chapter 2.

See also

.print toc→.xprefix page command→Output processor commands→Output processor overview→

Referenced by

2 topics mention .prefix page command in its description.

.set chapter command.table command