# .space command (Output processor)

The .space command outputs a specific
number of blank lines using single-line spacing. This command is independent
of the line spacing. To skip lines based on line spacing, use the .skip command.

**Synonyms:** .sp

## Syntax

```
.space number.lines
```

## Parameter(s)

| number.lines | Specifies the number of blank lines to output. |
| --- | --- |

## Example(s)

```
Sentence one on line one.
.space 3
Sentence two on line 5.
```

## See also

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