# max-lines parameter (skin)

Source: https://ref.dm-lang.org/skin/param/max-lines

### Applies to
> [Output](https://ref.dm-lang.org/skin/control/output.md)

### Format
> `number`

### Default value
> 1000

Maximum number of lines before the control drops old text to make room for more. 0 is no limit.

An overflow of 5% is allowed, to reduce flicker.