# TAB()
## Effect
Inserts the amount of spaces needed to reach a variable position in a `PRINT` or `LPRINT` instruction.
## Syntax
`TAB(<Number>)`
## Syntax
`<Number>` is the position defined by a number between 0 and 255.
If the cursor has already reached the specified position on the same line, the function is ignored.
## Example
```basic
10 PRINT "MSX";TAB(10);"Forever!"
20 PRINT TAB(10);"www.msx.org"
RUN
MSX Forever!
www.msx.org
```
## Related to
`LPRINT`, `PRINT`, `SPACE$()`, `SPC()`, `STRING$()`
## Compatibility
MSX-BASIC 1.0 or higher
## Source
Retrieved from "https://www.msx.org/wiki/TAB()"