# .left margin command (Runoff)

The .left margin command sets the left
margin at a specific number of spaces from the left edge of the paper.
The left margin is automatically set to 0 in the .standard command.

**Synonyms:** .lm

## Syntax

```
.left margin margin.setting
```

## Parameter(s)

| margin.setting | Specifies the margin from the left edge of the paper. |
| --- | --- |

## See also

- [.standard command (Runoff)](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-standard-command-runoff/)
- [> relational operator](https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/greater-than-relational-operator/)
- [Runoff commands](https://d3codex.com/runoff/runoff-commands/)

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