# .read command (Output processor)

The .read command reads an (Output processor)
item and outputs the item as part of the current text. At the end
of the item, the Output processor continues with the next line following
the .read command.

**Synonyms:** .r

## Syntax

```
.read file.reference item-ID
```

## Example(s)

```
.read chapter1
.read chapter2
```

## See also

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