# .tab left command

The .tab left command moves the word
or specified phrase following the command to the next tab position
and left-aligns the last character of the word or phrase at the tab
position.

**Synonyms:** .tl

## Syntax

```
.tab left {"}phrase{"}
```

## Parameter(s)

| phrase | Specifies the word or phrase to move to the next tab position. |
| --- | --- |

## Example(s)

```
.tab set 10,20
.tab left text1 .tab left text2
```

## See also

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