---
title: max_line_length
description: Column target for reflow. off disables reflow entirely and selects preservation mode. Defaults to `off`
url: https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/reference/core/max_line_length
---

# max_line_length
Column target for reflow. off disables reflow entirely and selects preservation mode.

## Values


| Value       | Notes        |
|-------------|--------------|
| `off`       |              |
| `<integer>` | Any integer. |

**Default:** `off`

### `max_line_length = off`

```ini
max_line_length = off
```

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    ```csharp
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