# .table command

The .table command provides automatic
table numbering with sequential numbers in the form of a chapter number.

**Synonyms:** .tbl

Note: To display a dash and the sequence number within the
chapter after the table number, the .prefix page command and .chapter command *must* be used. For example, Table 1-4, Table 3-2. If not used, tables
are numbered sequentially: Table 1, Table 2, and so on.

## Syntax

```
.table text
```

## Parameter(s)

| text | Descriptive text and sequential table numbers display. Both the text and table number are recorded in the table of contents under the heading tables. |
| --- | --- |

## See also

- [.print ptoc command](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-print-ptoc-command/)
- [.print toc](https://d3codex.com/output-processor/dot-print-toc/)
- [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-table-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.