# .tab fill command

The .tab fill command defines a pattern,
which is repeated to fill the line from the current position to the
next tab stop. Tab stops must be set prior to using this command (see .tab set command).

**Synonyms:** .tf

## Syntax

```
.tab fill {"}pattern{"}
```

## Parameter(s)

| pattern | Specifies the line pattern to fill the tab. |
| --- | --- |

## Example(s)

```
.tab set 50
.tab fill"*"
```

## See also

- [.tab set command](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-tab-set-command/)
- [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-tab-fill-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.