# .hilite command (Runoff)

The .hilite command prints the optionally-specified
character along the right margin. If the character is omitted, or
the word off displays after the command, the .hilite command is disabled. The .hilite off command
terminates the .hilite command.

## Syntax

```
.hilite {character}
.hilite off
```

## Parameter(s)

| character | Specifies the character to print. Any character, other than a period, may be specified as the highlight character. |
| --- | --- |

## Example(s)

Produces an `*` on the right margin.

```
.hilite *
```

## See also

- [Runoff commands](https://d3codex.com/runoff/runoff-commands/)

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