# .center command (Runoff)

The .center command outputs the next
line of the document in nofill mode and centers it on the next line
of output. This command causes a break (new paragraph) to occur.

**Synonyms:** .c

## Syntax

```
.center
```

## Example(s)

```
.center
 Heading A
```
Produces this output:

```
 Heading A
```

## See also

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

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