# .break command (Runoff)

The .break command creates a new paragraph.

## Syntax

```
.break
```

## Description

The text following the .break command is output in the newly created paragraph.
This is a method of *flowing* text, starting a new paragraph
without a new attribute, or DTP (Distributed Transaction Processing)
terminology. The .break command may be placed anywhere
within the document.

## Example(s)

```
For graphic representation see below: .break Example A
```
Produces the following output:

```
For graphic representation see below:
Example A.
```

## See also

- [.b command](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-b-command/)
- [.center command (Runoff)](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-center-command-runoff/)
- [.nofill command (Runoff)](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-nofill-command-runoff/)
- [.section command (Runoff)](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-section-command-runoff/)
- [Runoff commands](https://d3codex.com/runoff/runoff-commands/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-break-command-runoff/ - part of the D3Codex reference.