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Fix-It Hint From Dr Troff

Shown here is a method for placing dots between columns.

     Introduction............i
     Chapter 1...............1
     Chapter 2..............15
     Chapter 3.............105

Action                        Code

1. set no fill mode           .nf

2. set tab stop with          .ta 2.5iR
   measurement for right
   justified tab stop

3. enter the columns          Introduction ctrl-A i
   separated by ctrl-A's      Chapter 1 ctrl-A 1
   (shown in code as ^A)      Chapter 2 ctrl-A 15
                              Chapter 3 ctrl-A 105

4. return to fill mode        .fi

For more complete details, read ECN #335 DWB Reference Manual the "nroff/troff discussion section--9.1 Tabs & Leaders".

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