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<H1>5.32. title Filter</H1>
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<H2><A NAME="Interface">Interface</A></H2>
<P>The general syntax is:</P>
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!block <STRONG>title</STRONG>[; parameters]
...
!endblock
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<P>The parameters are:</P>
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<STRONG>Name</STRONG>
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<STRONG>Type</STRONG>
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<STRONG>Rule</STRONG>
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type
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string
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toc
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integer
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</TD>
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format
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string
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<P>See <A HREF="in_filif.html">Understanding Filter Interfaces</A>, if necessary.</P>
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<H2><A NAME="Description">Description</A></H2>
<P>The <EM>title</EM> filter is used to build the title block for memos, faxes, etc.</P>
<P>The <EM>type</EM> parameter can be used to override the document type. For PostScript output, the value is displayed in a box above the rest of the title.</P>
<P>The <EM>toc</EM> parameter is used to request a table of contents. The value is the level of headings to include in the contents.</P>
<P>The <EM>format</EM> attribute is used to fine tune the layout of the columns within the table for format where a table is used (e.g. plain text).</P>
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<H2><A NAME="Examples">Examples</A></H2>
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<B>!block</B> title
Name Value
Date: [[DATE:DOC_MODIFIED]]
To: Joe Bloggs, Sue Brown, Maree Jones
Copy: David Smith
From: Neil Armstrong
Subject: Solar System Information
Ref. No: XY.002/GUI/96
<B>!endblock</B>
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