# < function

The < function causes the following
word to begin 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

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

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