# runoff command (Runoff processor)

The runoff command invokes the output
function of the Runoff processor.

## Syntax

```
runoff file.reference itemlist*{(options)}
```

## Parameter(s)

| file.reference | File that contains the items specified in itemlist. | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| itemlist* | Chains items to other items within the same item list. | |
| options | c | Suppresses the .chain and .read commands. |
| i | Outputs the name of the next item-ID to be output. | |
| j | Suppresses highlights. | |
| n | Prevents pausing at page breaks when outputting to the terminal. | |
| number | Sets the number of times boldface or underscore characters are printed. | |
| p | Directs output to system printer, via the Spooler. | |
| s | Suppresses boldface, underline, fonts, and default headings. | |
| u | Forces all output to uppercase. | |

## Example(s)

```
runoff doc chainletter (c
```

```
runoff doc
```

```
runoff doc termination.notice (ps
```

## See also

- [.crt command (Runoff)](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-crt-command-runoff/)
- [.lptr command](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-lptr-command/)
- [runoff command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/runoff-command-tcl-commands/)
- [Runoff processor](https://d3codex.com/runoff/runoff-processor/)

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