# .set section

The .set section command defines the
options for the section headings. This command must precede any .section commands.

**Synonyms:** .ss

## Syntax

```
.set section {options}
```

## Parameter(s)

| n | Integer number of lines to skip. |
| --- | --- |
| b | Boldface. |
| i | Italics. |
| u | Underline. |
| s | Suppresses section numbers. |
The options are entered one after the other, and are not
separated by commas or spaces. Any combination of options may be used.
However, some printers do not accept a combination of boldface, italics,
and underline.

## See also

- [.boldface command](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-boldface-command/)
- [.chapter command (Output processor)](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-chapter-command-output-processor/)
- [.italics command](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-italics-command/)
- [.section command (Output processor)](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-section-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-set-section/ - part of the D3Codex reference.