# .skip command (Runoff)

The .skip command outputs a specific
number of blank lines on a page, taking into account any previously
specified .spacing commands.

**Synonyms:** .sk

## Syntax

```
.skip number.lines
```

## Parameter(s)

| number.lines | Specifies the number of blank lines output on a page. If omitted, the number of lines defaults to 1. |
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## See also

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

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