flushright

flushright is a command used in LaTeX, a typesetting system, to align text to the right margin. It is part of the `textcomp` package, which provides additional symbols and text extensions. When `flushright` is used, it creates a paragraph environment where all lines of text are justified to the right edge of the page. This is in contrast to the default behavior in LaTeX, which is usually full justification, where text is aligned to both the left and right margins.

To use `flushright`, you would typically enclose the text you want to be right-aligned within the `\begin{flushright}` and `\end{flushright}` environment. For example, `\begin{flushright} This text will be aligned to the right. \end{flushright}`. This command is useful for specific design purposes, such as aligning citations, dates, or short blocks of text where a rightward alignment is desired for aesthetic or organizational reasons. It's important to note that overuse of `flushright` can sometimes lead to awkward spacing or readability issues, especially with longer passages of text. It is generally recommended for shorter, specific elements rather than entire sections of a document. The `flushright` environment can also be used within other environments to create localized right alignment.