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Conditional FF

Syntax​

Conditional FF      lines

Parameters​

ParameterDescription
linesThe minimum number of lines that must remain on the current page

Description​

Forces a new page only if fewer than the specified number of lines remain on the current page. This prevents awkward page breaks that would leave only one or two lines of a group at the bottom of a page.

Remarks​

  • Unlike a hard form feed (FF), this command is conditional -- it only triggers when space is running low.
  • Useful before category headers or group breaks to keep a heading together with its first few entries.
  • The line count includes the remaining printable area on the current page.

Examples​

Start a new page if fewer than 5 lines remain:

Conditional FF      5