# > function

The > function causes the following
word to end at the next defined tab stop. The tab stop positions are
defined using the .set tabs command. Tab characters
are only in effect in the nofill mode.

## Syntax

```
>
```

## See also

- [< function](https://d3codex.com/runoff/less-than-function/)
- [.set tabs command](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-set-tabs-command/)
- [Control functions](https://d3codex.com/runoff/control-functions/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/runoff/greater-than-function/ - part of the D3Codex reference.