Re: [Groff] Understanding the ms macros

[Larry Kollar]

Graham Ashton wrote:

> Is there a definitive set of docs for the ms macros? I've been trawling
> round the web and read the groff_ms man page but haven't found anything
> that seems definitive. 
> 
> I'm trying to find out what commands the ms package makes available, and
> how to go about modifying things like page margins, etc. when using the
> ms package.

To modify page margins, the easy way is to set the PO and LL
registers at the beginning of your document. There is no
specific right-margin setting; ms derives the right margin
from the combination of PO (left margin) and LL (line width).

        .\" 6.5 inch line with with 1 inch margins
        .nr PO 1i
        .nr LL 1i

I completely rewrote groff_ms.7 not long ago; it has the info
you're looking for. You can get it from the CVS version of
groff, or email me off-list and I'll send you a copy.

If that doesn't have what you're looking for, let me know.
I want groff_ms to be definitive.

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